How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Northfield, ME?

1. Review Shoreland Zoning Ordinances on town website if project may be near water. 2. Contact Planning Board Chairman Tommy McCurdy at 255-3682 with concerns prior to submitting. 3. Obtain and complete the building permit Request/Application form from the Planning Board page. 4. Submit to Planning Board for review. 5. Planning Board meets regularly; reviews applications. 6. Permit issued after approval; post at job site. 7. Schedule any required inspections.

City Building Permits

Town of Northfield, ME - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Northfield, Maine. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Maine Washington County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Town of Northfield; population approximately 525. Inland community in south-central Washington County. Below 4,000 MUBEC threshold.

Department: Planning Board, Town of Northfield
Address: Town Office, Northfield, ME 04654
Phone: Chairman Tommy McCurdy: 207-255-3682
Email: Contact via northfieldme.com website
Website: https://www.northfieldme.com/planning-board

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: PDF request/application form • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Review Shoreland Zoning Ordinances on town website if project may be near water.
Contact Planning Board Chairman Tommy McCurdy at 255-3682 with concerns prior to submitting.
Obtain and complete the building permit Request/Application form from the Planning Board page.
Submit to Planning Board for review.
Planning Board meets regularly; reviews applications.
Permit issued after approval; post at job site.
Schedule any required inspections.

Source: Planning Board, Town of Northfield

General Requirements

New construction, additions, and structural changes requiring Planning Board review; confirm threshold with board.

Building code: MUBEC enforcement voluntary given population; confirm local adoption.
Contractor requirements: Licensed Maine electrician for electrical; licensed Maine plumber for plumbing.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Planning Board, Town of Northfield to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Additional Resources

Building code: MUBEC enforcement voluntary given population; confirm local adoption.
Property information
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 Planning Board, Town of Northfield before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Northfield Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Northfield, ME?: New construction, additions, and structural changes requiring Planning Board review; confirm threshold with board.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Northfield, ME?: 1. Review Shoreland Zoning Ordinances on town website if project may be near water. 2. Contact Planning Board Chairman Tommy McCurdy at 255-3682 with concerns prior to submitting. 3. Obtain and complete the building permit Request/Application form from the Planning Board page. 4. Submit to Planning Board for review. 5. Planning Board meets regularly; reviews applications. 6. Permit issued after approval; post at job site. 7. Schedule any required inspections.

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