City Building Permits
Town of Lincolnville, ME - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Town of Lincolnville, Maine. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Town of Lincolnville municipal limits. Mid-coast town with Penobscot Bay shoreline and Lake Megunticook frontage; significant shoreland zoning. MUBEC enforcement optional (well below 4,000 population).
- Department
- Code Enforcement Office (combined CEO/LPI)
- Address
- Lincolnville Town Office, 493 Hope Road, Lincolnville, ME 04849
- Phone
- 207-763-3601
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Town website with PDF forms • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Contact Town Office to obtain a Land Use Application form (not available online; must be requested by mail or picked up in person).
- Complete application indicating whether project falls within a recorded subdivision, Shoreland Zoning area, or Flood Hazard Zone.
- For projects requiring Planning Board approval (subdivisions, commercial site plan reviews, shoreland zone construction), submit application nine days before the scheduled Planning Board meeting (second and last Wednesdays of each month).
- Submit to CEO Frank Therio.
- Pay applicable fee per the Land Use and Development Fee Schedule.
- Permit issued; post at job site.
- Schedule inspections with CEO.
Typical processing time: Contact CEO; Planning Board projects tied to meeting schedule
General Requirements
Residences and accessory buildings, mobile homes, piers/docks/wharfs, timber harvesting and clearing for approved construction, fill operations, demolition and renovation, home occupations. Separate plumbing and electrical permits required.
Required Documents
- Land Use Application (two-page, multi-copy form)
- Site information indicating shoreland/floodplain status
- Permit validity
- Contact CEO
- Building code
- Lincolnville Land Use Ordinance, Floodplain Management Ordinance, Site Plan Review Ordinance, Sign Ordinance, State Plumbing Code; MUBEC optional.
- Owner-builder
- Contact CEO
- Contractor requirements
- State-licensed electrician and plumber required. No Maine general contractor license.
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- Set in Land Use and Development Fee Schedule
- Payment note
- Contact town office
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Code Enforcement Office (combined CEO/LPI) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- ceolpi@town.lincolnville.me.us (email)
- 207-763-3601 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 AM to 2:30 PM; Fridays 5:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Typical inspection sequence: Contact CEO for project-specific sequence
Additional Resources
- Building code: Lincolnville Land Use Ordinance, Floodplain Management Ordinance, Site Plan Review Ordinance, Sign Ordinance, State Plumbing Code; MUBEC optional.
- Ordinances
- Electrical and Plumbing Requirements
- License lookup guide: Maine Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Maine Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Maine hub: Maine Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Code Enforcement Office (combined CEO/LPI) before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Town of Lincolnville Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Town of Lincolnville, ME?
- Residences and accessory buildings, mobile homes, piers/docks/wharfs, timber harvesting and clearing for approved construction, fill operations, demolition and renovation, home occupations. Separate plumbing and electrical permits required.
- How much does a building permit cost in Town of Lincolnville, ME?
- Fees are calculated as: Set in Land Use and Development Fee Schedule.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Lincolnville, ME?
- 1. Contact Town Office to obtain a Land Use Application form (not available online; must be requested by mail or picked up in person). 2. Complete application indicating whether project falls within a recorded subdivision, Shoreland Zoning area, or Flood Hazard Zone. 3. For projects requiring Planning Board approval (subdivisions, commercial site plan reviews, shoreland zone construction), submit application nine days before the scheduled Planning Board meeting (second and last Wednesdays of each month). 4. Submit to CEO Frank Therio. 5. Pay applicable fee per the Land Use and Development Fee Schedule. 6. Permit issued; post at job site. 7. Schedule inspections with CEO.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Lincolnville, ME?
- Typical processing time is Contact CEO; Planning Board projects tied to meeting schedule.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Lincolnville, ME?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: ceolpi@town.lincolnville.me.us, 207-763-3601.
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