Town of Woodstock, ME - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Woodstock (including the village of Bryant Pond) is a small Oxford County town well below the 4,000-person MUBEC threshold. Building permits in Woodstock are issued in two parts: Part A (identifying the building and location) is issued by the Planning Board; Part B is issued by the Town Office after fee payment. The Planning Board meets twice monthly on the first and third Tuesdays at 7:00 PM in the Town Office conference room. Applications must be submitted at least 24 hours before the meeting. Town Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

Department

Town of Woodstock -- Code Enforcement / Planning Board (permits issued through Planning Board process)

Address

26 Monk Avenue, Woodstock, ME 04219 (mailing: PO Box 317, Bryant Pond, ME 04219)

Phone

(207) 665-2668

Email

Not published , contact through Town Office

Website

https://www.woodstockmaine.org/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Download the Building Application from https://www.woodstockmaine.org/ordinances-and-applications or obtain at Town Office (26 Monk Avenue).
2. Submit application at least 24 hours before a Planning Board meeting (first and third Tuesdays at 7:00 PM).
3. Planning Board reviews and issues Part A of the building permit (identifying the building and location).
4. Submit Part A to the Town Office with the required permit fee.
5. Town Office issues Part B of the permit; begin work after both parts are issued.
6. Schedule required inspections.
7. Certificate of Occupancy required prior to occupancy (governed by separate Certificate of Occupancy Ordinance). - Processing time estimate if available: Dependent on Planning Board meeting schedule; applications must be submitted at least 24 hours before a meeting. - Source URL: https://www.woodstockmaine.org/ordinances-and-applications

Typical processing time: Dependent on Planning Board meeting schedule; applications must be submitted at least 24 hours before a meeting.

Source: Town of Woodstock -- Code Enforcement / Planning Board (permits issued through Planning Board process)

General Requirements

Before construction, erection, alteration, or placement of any structure; work requiring a permit per the Building Permit Ordinance (approved March 29, 2004). Void if work does not begin within one year of issuance.

Required Documents

• Completed Building Application
• site plan
• applicable construction information.

Permit validity

Permit is void unless work begins within one year of issuance (commencement = pouring a foundation). If not completed within five years, CEO reviews appropriateness of the permit.

Building code

Local Building Permit Ordinance (March 29, 2004) and Certificate of Occupancy Ordinance; MUBEC enforcement voluntary as population is below 4,000.

Contractor requirements

No general contractor state license required. Maine state licenses required for electricians and plumbers.

Fees

Permit fee formula

Permit fee determined by Planning Board per local fee schedule; contact Town Office.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Per local Building Permit Ordinance; contact Town Office or CEO.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• 207 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Per Building Permit Ordinance and Certificate of Occupancy Ordinance; Certificate of Occupancy required prior to occupancy of new structures.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Local Building Permit Ordinance (March 29, 2004) and Certificate of Occupancy Ordinance; MUBEC enforcement voluntary as population is below 4,000.
• Verify contractor license: Maine Electrician Licensing
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Planning Board -- first and third Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
• License lookup guide: Maine Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Maine Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Maine hub: Maine Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Woodstock Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Woodstock, ME?

Before construction, erection, alteration, or placement of any structure; work requiring a permit per the Building Permit Ordinance (approved March 29, 2004). Void if work does not begin within one year of issuance.

How much does a building permit cost in Town of Woodstock, ME?

Fees are calculated as: Permit fee determined by Planning Board per local fee schedule; contact Town Office..

How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Woodstock, ME?

1. Download the Building Application from https://www.woodstockmaine.org/ordinances-and-applications or obtain at Town Office (26 Monk Avenue). 2. Submit application at least 24 hours before a Planning Board meeting (first and third Tuesdays at 7:00 PM). 3. Planning Board reviews and issues Part A of the building permit (identifying the building and location). 4. Submit Part A to the Town Office with the required permit fee. 5. Town Office issues Part B of the permit; begin work after both parts are issued. 6. Schedule required inspections. 7. Certificate of Occupancy required prior to occupancy (governed by separate Certificate of Occupancy Ordinance). - Processing time estimate if available: Dependent on Planning Board meeting schedule; applications must be submitted at least 24 hours before a meeting. - Source URL: https://www.woodstockmaine.org/ordinances-and-applications

How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Woodstock, ME?

Typical processing time is Dependent on Planning Board meeting schedule; applications must be submitted at least 24 hours before a meeting..

What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Woodstock, ME?

The following work is generally exempt: Per local Building Permit Ordinance; contact Town Office or CEO..

How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Woodstock, ME?

Inspections can be scheduled via: 207.

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