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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Winterport
New construction, additions, alterations, demolition, earth-moving in shoreland or floodplain zone, and activities governed by the Land Use Ordinance (June 2011, amendments).
Note: Refer to Winterport Land Use Ordinance for exempt thresholds; contact CEO for confirmation
- Completed application
- Site plan
- Construction drawings
- Shoreland zone application if applicable
- Building code
- MUBEC enforcement optional (under 4,000 population). Contact CEO for current adoption status. Land Use Ordinance (2011) and Shoreland Zoning Ordinance apply.
- Permit validity
- Contact CEO
- Owner-builder
- Contact CEO
- Contractor requirements
- State-licensed electrician and plumber required for respective trade permits. No Maine general contractor license.
Application process
Typical processing: Not specified; contact CEO
- 01 Contact CEO Josh Berry at 207-605-0200 or jberry@winterportmaine.gov before beginning any project.
- 02 Download applicable forms from the town website or obtain at town office.
- 03 Submit completed application to town office or CEO.
- 04 Pay applicable fee.
- 05 Permit issued; post at job site.
- 06 Schedule inspections with CEO.
Typical processing time: Not specified; contact CEO
Source: Code Enforcement (contracted service -- MCG Services Inc.) ↗
Fee schedule
Winterport building permit fees
Contact town office
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 207-605-0200 (CEO) or 207-223-5055 (town office) (phone)
- jberry@winterportmaine.gov (email)
- Inspection hours
- In-office 8 AM to 5 PM on the 2nd Wednesday of each month; general Wednesday office hours 7 AM to 5:30 PM; other times by arrangement
Typical sequence: Contact CEO for project-specific sequence
Source: Code Enforcement (contracted service -- MCG Services Inc.) ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Winterport permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Winterport, ME? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Winterport, ME? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Winterport, ME? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Winterport, ME? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Winterport, ME? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Enforcement (contracted service -- MCG Services Inc.) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.