City Building Permits
Town of Northport, ME - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Town of Northport, Maine. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Town of Northport municipal limits. Located on Penobscot Bay; substantial shoreland zone. MUBEC enforcement optional (small population).
- Department
- Code Enforcement Office (combined CEO / LPI / Addressing Agent)
- Address
- 16 Beech Hill Road, Northport, Maine 04849
- Phone
- (207) 338-3819 ext. 5
- northportceo@gmail.com
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Town website with downloadable forms • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Contact CEO Toupie Rooney before starting any project.
- Determine permit type: building permit, site plan review, shoreland permit, subdivision, plumbing, demolition, asbestos demolition.
- Download and complete applicable application form from town website.
- Submit application to CEO.
- Pay applicable fee per the Fee Schedule (effective July 1, 2025).
- Permit issued; post at job site.
- Schedule inspections with CEO.
Typical processing time: Contact CEO
Source: Code Enforcement Office (combined CEO / LPI / Addressing Agent)
General Requirements
New construction, additions, alterations, demolition, shoreland zone activity, subdivision, site plan review, new plumbing, septic systems. CEO also administers Northport Village Corporation Zoning and E911 Ordinance.
Required Documents
- Completed application for the applicable permit type
- Site plan
- Contractor information
- Shoreland zone application if within 250 ft of water
- Permit validity
- Refer to Building Permit Ordinance (2022 revision); contact CEO for current terms
- Building code
- Northport Building Permit Ordinance (2022 revision); Shoreland Zoning Ordinance; 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 the July 1, 2025 fee schedule
- Payment note
- Contact town office
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Code Enforcement Office (combined CEO / LPI / Addressing Agent) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- northportceo@gmail.com (email)
- (207) 338-3819 ext. 5 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Thursdays, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Typical inspection sequence: Contact CEO for project-specific sequence
Additional Resources
- Building code: Northport Building Permit Ordinance (2022 revision); Shoreland Zoning Ordinance; MUBEC optional.
- Building Permit Ordinance (2022)
- Shoreland Zoning Ordinance (2022)
- Northport Village Corporation Zoning Ordinance
- 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 / Addressing Agent) before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Town of Northport Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Town of Northport, ME?
- New construction, additions, alterations, demolition, shoreland zone activity, subdivision, site plan review, new plumbing, septic systems. CEO also administers Northport Village Corporation Zoning and E911 Ordinance.
- How much does a building permit cost in Town of Northport, ME?
- Fees are calculated as: Set in the July 1, 2025 fee schedule.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Northport, ME?
- 1. Contact CEO Toupie Rooney before starting any project. 2. Determine permit type: building permit, site plan review, shoreland permit, subdivision, plumbing, demolition, asbestos demolition. 3. Download and complete applicable application form from town website. 4. Submit application to CEO. 5. Pay applicable fee per the Fee Schedule (effective July 1, 2025). 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 Northport, ME?
- Typical processing time is Contact CEO.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Northport, ME?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: northportceo@gmail.com, (207) 338-3819 ext. 5.
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