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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Stow
Per local ordinance; consult CEO before starting any project.
Not published; contact CEO.
- Exempt Not published; contact CEO.
Required documents
- Contact CEO for requirements.
- Building code
- Local ordinance; MUBEC enforcement voluntary as population is well below 4,000.
- Contractor requirements
- No general contractor state license required. Maine state licenses required for electricians and plumbers.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact the Code Enforcement Office at (207) 697-2007 or via townclerk@stowmaine.us before starting any building or remodeling work.
- 02 Obtain and complete the applicable building or plumbing permit application.
- 03 Submit completed application to the CEO at the Lovell Town Office.
- 04 Fee assessed; pay fee.
- 05 Permit issued; begin work.
- 06 Schedule required inspections. - Processing time estimate if available: Not published; contact CEO. - Source URL: https://www.stowmaine.us/code-enforcement
Source: Town of Stow -- Code Enforcement Office (administered through Lovell Town Office) ↗
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- 207 (phone)
Typical sequence: Contact CEO for requirements.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Stow permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Stow, ME? ▸
Per local ordinance; consult CEO before starting any project.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Stow, ME? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Stow, ME, follow these steps: 1. Contact the Code Enforcement Office at (207) 697-2007 or via townclerk@stowmaine.us before starting any building or remodeling work. 2. Obtain and complete the applicable building or plumbing permit application. 3. Submit completed application to the CEO at the Lovell Town Office. 4. Fee assessed; pay fee. 5. Permit issued; begin work. 6. Schedule required inspections. - Processing time estimate if available: Not published; contact CEO. - Source URL: https://www.stowmaine.us/code-enforcement
03 What work is exempt from building permits in Stow, ME? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Stow, ME. The following work is generally exempt: Not published; contact CEO.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Stow, ME? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Stow, ME via: 207.
last verified April 2026
source Town of Stow -- Code Enforcement Office (administered through Lovell Town Office) ↗
entry id permits/maine/oxford/stow
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Stow -- Code Enforcement Office (administered through Lovell Town Office) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.