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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Hartland
Building permit required for construction, enlargement, alteration, improvement, removal or demolition of any building or structure; ordinary repairs not of a structural nature and not involving code violations are exempt.
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 Josh Berry at hartlandcode@gmail.com or (207) 938-4401.
- 02 Obtain building permit application forms from the Town Office.
- 03 Complete application with site plan and project details.
- 04 Submit and pay applicable fees.
- 05 Await CEO review and permit issuance.
- 06 Post permit on job site.
- 07 Schedule and complete required inspections.
- 08 Obtain Certificate of Occupancy.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- (207) 938-4401 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Typical sequence: Certificate of Occupancy issued after satisfactory final inspection.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Hartland permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Hartland, ME? ▸
Building permit required for construction, enlargement, alteration, improvement, removal or demolition of any building or structure; ordinary repairs not of a structural nature and not involving code violations are exempt.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Hartland, ME? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Hartland, ME, follow these steps: 1. Contact Josh Berry at hartlandcode@gmail.com or (207) 938-4401. 2. Obtain building permit application forms from the Town Office. 3. Complete application with site plan and project details. 4. Submit and pay applicable fees. 5. Await CEO review and permit issuance. 6. Post permit on job site. 7. Schedule and complete required inspections. 8. Obtain Certificate of Occupancy.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Hartland, ME? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Hartland, ME via: (207) 938-4401.
last verified April 2026
source Code Enforcement, Town of Hartland ↗
entry id permits/maine/somerset/hartland
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Enforcement, Town of Hartland before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.