Addison, ME — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Code Enforcement / Planning Board, Town of Addison

Street address

Town Office, Addison, ME 04606

Phone

207-263-4243

Not publicly listed separately

Coverage

Town of Addison; population approximately 1,200. Coastal community on Pleasant Bay / English River. Below 4,000 MUBEC threshold. Significant shoreland zone.

Online portal

Permit portal

Fillable PDF (Rev. 2023 form); no online submission portal

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Addison

Structures requiring a building permit per local ordinance; confirm threshold with town (MUBEC-style 100+ sq ft threshold likely; confirm with CEO).

Scope of work

Permit?

Ordinary maintenance and repair not involving structural change

Exempt

Exempt Ordinary maintenance and repair not involving structural change

Building code: MUBEC (2021 IBC/IRC/IECC, effective April 7, 2025) -- voluntary for municipalities under 4,000; confirm local adoption with town. Local shoreland zoning applies.
Permit validity: Contact town.
Owner-builder: Confirm with CEO.
Contractor requirements: Licensed Maine electrician for electrical; licensed Maine plumber for plumbing.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Aligned with Planning Board meeting schedule; contact town for next meeting date.

01

Download the Building Permit Application (Rev2023) from https://addisonmaine.org/permits-and-applications
02

Complete application with all required information.
03

Submit application with $35.00 initial fee to Town Office.
04

Call CEO Kevin Brodie at 207-263-4243 to schedule inspection prior to Planning Board meeting.
05

Planning Board reviews permit applications at regular meetings.
06

Permit issued after approval; post at job site.
07

Schedule required inspections.
08

Final inspection upon completion.

Typical processing time: Aligned with Planning Board meeting schedule; contact town for next meeting date.

Source: Code Enforcement / Planning Board, Town of Addison ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Addison building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$35.00 initial application fee

Permit fee formula

$35.00 initial fee; confirm if additional fees apply based on project size

Payable to Town of Addison; confirm accepted payment methods.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

207-263-4243 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: Call CEO Kevin Brodie at 207-263-4243 prior to Planning Board meetings

Typical sequence: Contact CEO for required stages

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Addison permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Addison, ME? ▸

Structures requiring a building permit per local ordinance; confirm threshold with town (MUBEC-style 100+ sq ft threshold likely; confirm with CEO).

02 How much does a building permit cost in Addison, ME? ▸

Building permit fees in Addison, ME are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $35.00 initial application fee. Fees are calculated as: $35.00 initial fee; confirm if additional fees apply based on project size.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Addison, ME? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Addison, ME, follow these steps: 1. Download the Building Permit Application (Rev2023) from https://addisonmaine.org/permits-and-applications 2. Complete application with all required information. 3. Submit application with $35.00 initial fee to Town Office. 4. Call CEO Kevin Brodie at 207-263-4243 to schedule inspection prior to Planning Board meeting. 5. Planning Board reviews permit applications at regular meetings. 6. Permit issued after approval; post at job site. 7. Schedule required inspections. 8. Final inspection upon completion.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Addison, ME? ▸

Building permit processing times in Addison, ME typically run Aligned with Planning Board meeting schedule; contact town for next meeting date.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 What work is exempt from building permits in Addison, ME? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Addison, ME. The following work is generally exempt: Ordinary maintenance and repair not involving structural change. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Addison, ME? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Addison, ME via: 207-263-4243. Call CEO Kevin Brodie at 207-263-4243 prior to Planning Board meetings.

last verified April 2026 source Code Enforcement / Planning Board, Town of Addison ↗ entry id permits/maine/washington/addison

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Enforcement / Planning Board, Town of Addison before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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