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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Solon
Building permit required for structures over 200 sq ft or additions over 100 sq ft (per local ordinance).
Structures 200 sq ft or less may be exempt from the local permit requirement
Additions 100 sq ft or less may be exempt from the addition permit requirement
- Exempt Structures 200 sq ft or less may be exempt from the local permit requirement
- Exempt Additions 100 sq ft or less may be exempt from the addition permit requirement
Note: Structures 200 sq ft or less may be exempt from the local permit requirement; additions 100 sq ft or less may be exempt from the addition permit requirement. Confirm with CEO.
Required documents
- Building permit application
- Required documentation
- Building code
- Below 4,000-population MUBEC threshold; confirm with CEO whether MUBEC 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 the Solon Town Office or CEO (Elaine Aloes, (207) 643-2319 outside office hours).
- 02 Obtain permit application forms from the Town Office.
- 03 Building permit from the Planning Board is required for: any new structure over 200 sq ft, any addition over 100 sq ft.
- 04 Complete and submit application to the Planning Board through the Town Office.
- 05 Pay applicable fees.
- 06 Await Planning Board review and permit issuance.
- 07 Post permit on job site.
- 08 Schedule and complete required inspections.
- 09 Obtain Certificate of Occupancy.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Town Office or CEO (phone)
Typical sequence: Certificate of Occupancy issued after satisfactory final inspection.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Solon permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Solon, ME? ▸
Building permit required for structures over 200 sq ft or additions over 100 sq ft (per local ordinance).
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Solon, ME? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Solon, ME, follow these steps: 1. Contact the Solon Town Office or CEO (Elaine Aloes, (207) 643-2319 outside office hours). 2. Obtain permit application forms from the Town Office. 3. Building permit from the Planning Board is required for: any new structure over 200 sq ft, any addition over 100 sq ft. 4. Complete and submit application to the Planning Board through the Town Office. 5. Pay applicable fees. 6. Await Planning Board review and permit issuance. 7. Post permit on job site. 8. Schedule and complete required inspections. 9. Obtain Certificate of Occupancy.
03 What work is exempt from building permits in Solon, ME? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Solon, ME. The following work is generally exempt: Structures 200 sq ft or less may be exempt from the local permit requirement; Additions 100 sq ft or less may be exempt from the addition permit requirement. Note: Structures 200 sq ft or less may be exempt from the local permit requirement; additions 100 sq ft or less may be exempt from the addition permit requirement. Confirm with CEO. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Solon, ME? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Solon, ME via: Town Office or CEO.
last verified April 2026
source Code Enforcement, Town of Solon ↗
entry id permits/maine/somerset/solon
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Enforcement, Town of Solon before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.