Town of Greenville, ME - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All construction, land use, shoreland zoning, and plumbing within the organized town of Greenville. Note: most shoreline property abutting Moosehead Lake within the town boundary is subject to local shoreland zoning ordinance AND State DEP oversight. Beaver Cove is under LUPC jurisdiction, not Greenville's.

Department

Code Enforcement Department

Address

Greenville Town Office, 7 Minden Street, Greenville, ME 04441

Phone

(207) 695-2421

Email

ceo@greenvilleme.gov

Website

https://greenvilleme.gov/code-enforcement/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Contact ceo@greenvilleme.gov or call (207) 695-2421 to request a building permit application, or pick it up in person at the Code Enforcement Office (Tue-Fri, 7 AM-5 PM).
2. Complete application; include building plans and site plan showing setbacks and lot dimensions.
3. For projects in the shoreland zone (250 feet from Moosehead Lake or other waterbodies), include a separate shoreland zoning permit application.
4. For subdivisions and conditional use permits, applications must be submitted and time-stamped by the CEO a minimum of three weeks before the next Planning Board meeting.
5. Submit application package to the CEO; fee calculated and collected.
6. Permit issued upon approval; post permit on site.
7. Schedule required inspections with the CEO at key construction stages.
8. Planning Board meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month for matters requiring board review.

Typical processing time: Straightforward residential permits typically within a few business days to two weeks.

Source: Code Enforcement Department

General Requirements

All new structures (including decks, steps, sheds, garages, new homes, camps); additions; most alterations to existing structures. A building permit is required if the project must comply with the Greenville Land Use Ordinance, MUBEC (where locally adopted), or applicable state/federal regulations.

Required Documents

• Completed building permit application
• Building plans
• Site plan
• Shoreland zoning application (if applicable)
• Plumbing permit (submitted to Local Plumbing Inspector separately)

Permit validity

Not formally published; contact CEO.

Building code

Greenville is below the mandatory MUBEC threshold (pop. 1,437). Local land use ordinance governs; MUBEC may be applied locally at discretion of CEO. State minimum shoreland zoning standards apply.

Owner-builder

Permitted for work on owner-occupied primary residence; licensed trades required for electrical and plumbing unless homeowner exemption applies.

Contractor requirements

No state GC license required. Electrical and plumbing work must be performed by Maine-licensed professionals (or homeowner exemption). Shoreland zone disturbance may require additional state permits.

Fees

Payment note

Not published online; contact ceo@greenvilleme.gov or (207) 695-2421.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Ordinary maintenance and repair that does not affect structural integrity, life safety, or the shoreland zone.

Important: Contact CEO to confirm exempt status before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• (207) 695-2421 (phone)
• ceo@greenvilleme.gov (email)

Inspection hours

Tuesday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Foundation, framing, insulation, plumbing rough-in (LPI), electrical rough-in, final inspection. Planning Board review required for subdivisions and conditional uses; meets first and third Wednesdays.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Greenville is below the mandatory MUBEC threshold (pop. 1,437). Local land use ordinance governs; MUBEC may be applied locally at discretion of CEO. State minimum shoreland zoning standards apply.
• Planning Board
• Town departments
• Tax maps
• 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 Greenville Building Permit FAQ

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

All new structures (including decks, steps, sheds, garages, new homes, camps); additions; most alterations to existing structures. A building permit is required if the project must comply with the Greenville Land Use Ordinance, MUBEC (where locally adopted), or applicable state/federal regulations.

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

1. Contact ceo@greenvilleme.gov or call (207) 695-2421 to request a building permit application, or pick it up in person at the Code Enforcement Office (Tue-Fri, 7 AM-5 PM). 2. Complete application; include building plans and site plan showing setbacks and lot dimensions. 3. For projects in the shoreland zone (250 feet from Moosehead Lake or other waterbodies), include a separate shoreland zoning permit application. 4. For subdivisions and conditional use permits, applications must be submitted and time-stamped by the CEO a minimum of three weeks before the next Planning Board meeting. 5. Submit application package to the CEO; fee calculated and collected. 6. Permit issued upon approval; post permit on site. 7. Schedule required inspections with the CEO at key construction stages. 8. Planning Board meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month for matters requiring board review.

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

Typical processing time is Straightforward residential permits typically within a few business days to two weeks..

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

The following work is generally exempt: Ordinary maintenance and repair that does not affect structural integrity, life safety, or the shoreland zone.. Note: Contact CEO to confirm exempt status before starting work.

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

Inspections can be scheduled via: (207) 695-2421, ceo@greenvilleme.gov.

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