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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Embden
Building permit required for residential construction (dwellings, garages, additions, sheds, carports, decks, porches) and any construction over 200 square feet; permit fee structure reflects $0.25 per sq ft minimum.
Note: Contact CEO for guidance.
Required documents
- Completed building permit application
- Site plan
- Project details
- Building code
- Below 4,000-population MUBEC threshold; confirm with CEO whether MUBEC is voluntarily enforced. State plumbing code and shoreland zoning apply.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builder rules per state law.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact Terriann Lamontagne at (207) 566-5551 ext. 4 or embden-ceo@embden.org, or visit during Thursday hours (1-4 p.m.).
- 02 Obtain permit application forms.
- 03 Complete and submit building permit application with site plan and project details.
- 04 Pay applicable fees. Planning board applications require a minimum processing fee of $100.00 or $0.25 per square foot.
- 05 Await CEO/Planning Board review and permit issuance.
- 06 Post permit on job site.
- 07 Schedule and complete required inspections.
- 08 Obtain Certificate of Occupancy.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Embden building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$100
02
Permit fee formula
Minimum $100 or $0.25 per square foot for planning board applications.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- (207) 566-5551 ext. 4 (phone)
- (207) 716-6845 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Thursdays 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and by appointment
Typical sequence: Certificate of Occupancy issued after satisfactory final inspection.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Embden permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Embden, ME? ▸
Building permit required for residential construction (dwellings, garages, additions, sheds, carports, decks, porches) and any construction over 200 square feet; permit fee structure reflects $0.25 per sq ft minimum.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Embden, ME? ▸
Building permit fees in Embden, ME are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $100. Fees are calculated as: Minimum $100 or $0.25 per square foot for planning board applications..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Embden, ME? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Embden, ME, follow these steps: 1. Contact Terriann Lamontagne at (207) 566-5551 ext. 4 or embden-ceo@embden.org, or visit during Thursday hours (1-4 p.m.). 2. Obtain permit application forms. 3. Complete and submit building permit application with site plan and project details. 4. Pay applicable fees. Planning board applications require a minimum processing fee of $100.00 or $0.25 per square foot. 5. Await CEO/Planning Board review and permit issuance. 6. Post permit on job site. 7. Schedule and complete required inspections. 8. Obtain Certificate of Occupancy.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Embden, ME? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Embden, ME via: (207) 566-5551 ext. 4, (207) 716-6845.
last verified April 2026
source Code Enforcement, Town of Embden ↗
entry id permits/maine/somerset/embden
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Enforcement, Town of Embden before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.