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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Burnham
Per Land Use Permit Application and local ordinances; new construction, additions, site plan review projects, shoreland zone activity. Separate plumbing and septic permits required.
Note: Contact town office; refer to Land Use Permit Application and General Provisions Ordinance for thresholds
- Land Use Permit Application
- Site plan if required
- Building code
- Burnham Shoreland Zoning Ordinance, Site Plan Review Ordinance, General Provisions Ordinance, Utility Scale Solar Energy Facility Ordinance; MUBEC optional.
- Permit validity
- Contact town office
- Owner-builder
- Contact town office
- Contractor requirements
- State-licensed electrician and plumber required. No Maine general contractor license.
Application process
Typical processing: Contact town office
- 01 Contact the Town of Burnham office at 207-948-2369 to identify the current CEO and obtain guidance.
- 02 Download the Land Use Permit Application from burnham-maine.us/resources.
- 03 Complete application; consult applicable ordinances (Shoreland Zoning, Site Plan Review, General Provisions).
- 04 Submit to town office or CEO.
- 05 Pay applicable fee.
- 06 Permit issued.
- 07 Schedule inspections with CEO.
Typical processing time: Contact town office
Source: Code Enforcement Office (contact via town office; no dedicated code enforcement page identified) ↗
Fee schedule
Burnham building permit fees
Contact town office
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 207-948-2369 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Contact town office for current hours
Typical sequence: Contact CEO
Source: Code Enforcement Office (contact via town office; no dedicated code enforcement page identified) ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Burnham permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Burnham, ME? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Burnham, ME? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Burnham, ME? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Burnham, ME? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Burnham, ME? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Enforcement Office (contact via town office; no dedicated code enforcement page identified) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.