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City building permits

Town of Pembroke

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

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Town Office / Code Enforcement, Town of Pembroke

Street address
PO Box 247, Pembroke, ME 04666
Coverage
Town of Pembroke; population approximately 900. Coastal community on Cobscook Bay. Below 4,000 MUBEC threshold. Significant shoreland zone. Note: Passamaquoddy Pleasant Point Reservation (Sipayik) is located in neighboring Perry but is adjacent.
Online portal
Permit portal
PDF / in-person
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Pembroke

Confirm with town; Pembroke has ordinances covering building permits, emergency management, and shellfish conservation.

Building code
MUBEC enforcement voluntary given population; confirm local adoption.
Contractor requirements
Licensed Maine electrician for electrical; licensed Maine plumber for plumbing.
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Contact town office at 207-726-2036 to determine required permits and obtain application forms.
  2. 02
    Complete application with required documents.
  3. 03
    Submit with fee.
  4. 04
    Review and permit issuance.
  5. 05
    Schedule inspections.

Source: Town Office / Code Enforcement, Town of Pembroke ↗

§ 04

Frequently asked

Common questions about Pembroke permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Pembroke, ME?
Confirm with town; Pembroke has ordinances covering building permits, emergency management, and shellfish conservation.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Pembroke, ME?
To apply for a building permit in Pembroke, ME, follow these steps: 1. Contact town office at 207-726-2036 to determine required permits and obtain application forms. 2. Complete application with required documents. 3. Submit with fee. 4. Review and permit issuance. 5. Schedule inspections.
last verified April 2026 source Town Office / Code Enforcement, Town of Pembroke ↗ entry id permits/maine/washington/pembroke

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