City Building Permits

Town of Palmyra, ME - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Palmyra, Maine. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Maine Somerset County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Town of Palmyra.

Department
Code Enforcement, Town of Palmyra
Address
4 Madawaska Road, Palmyra, ME 04965
Phone
(207) 938-4871
Website
https://palmyratown.org/

Online Permit Portal

Open Palmyra Town Website

Platform: Paper / In-Person • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Contact Travis Gould (CEO) at (207) 924-4057 or contact the Town Office at (207) 938-4871 / palmyratown@roadrunner.com.
  2. Obtain building permit application forms.
  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.

Source: Code Enforcement, Town of Palmyra

General Requirements

Standard building permits as determined by local ordinance and state codes.

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.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Code Enforcement, Town of Palmyra to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (207) 924-4057 (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Certificate of Occupancy issued after satisfactory final inspection.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Code Enforcement, Town of Palmyra before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Palmyra Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Palmyra, ME?
Standard building permits as determined by local ordinance and state codes.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Palmyra, ME?
1. Contact Travis Gould (CEO) at (207) 924-4057 or contact the Town Office at (207) 938-4871 / palmyratown@roadrunner.com. 2. Obtain building permit application forms. 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.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Palmyra, ME?
Inspections can be scheduled via: (207) 924-4057.

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