City Building Permits

Town of Arundel, ME - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Maine York County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

CEO Jim Nagle administers Land Use Ordinance, Building Codes, and State Plumbing Rules; Commercial Electrical Inspector Jim Plamondon at (207) 468-1194; Land Use Office Manager Ann Tardif at ext. 101

Department
Code Enforcement Office, Town of Arundel
Address
468 Limerick Road, Arundel, ME 04046
Phone
(207) 985-4201 ext. 107 (CEO Jim Nagle); Fax: (207) 985-7589
Website
https://arundelmaine.org/?SEC=DD163121-D984-498F-A1BC-4CA396BB284A

Online Permit Portal

Open PDF forms; no online portal identified

Platform: PDF forms; no online portal identified • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Download Building Permit Application, Electrical Permit Application, or Site Development Permit Application from town website
  2. Prepare required plans and supporting documents
  3. Submit to Code Enforcement Office during business hours (Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM)
  4. CEO Jim Nagle reviews application
  5. Pay fee
  6. Permit issued; post on job site

Typical processing time: Not published; contact office

Source: Code Enforcement Office, Town of Arundel

General Requirements

Any construction, addition, alteration, demolition, or electrical work per Land Use Ordinance and Building Codes

Required Documents

  • Application
  • site plan
  • building plans; electrical permit requires licensed electrical inspector involvement
Permit validity
Not separately published; contact office
Building code
MUBEC; State Plumbing Rules
Owner-builder
Not separately published; contact office
Contractor requirements
Maine-licensed plumbers and electricians required; commercial electrical by Jim Plamondon

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Not confirmed; contact office
Plan check fee
Not published; contact office
Permit fee formula
Not detailed in available public sources
Reinspection fee
Not published; contact office
Payment note
In person during business hours Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Minor repairs not affecting structural or life safety elements
  • Work exempt under MUBEC as locally adopted

Important: Confirm with CEO at ceo@arundelmaine.org or (207) 985-4201 ext. 107

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (207) (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Foundation, framing, insulation, final

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Code Enforcement Office, Town of Arundel before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Arundel Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Arundel, ME?
Any construction, addition, alteration, demolition, or electrical work per Land Use Ordinance and Building Codes
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Arundel, ME?
The minimum permit fee is Not confirmed; contact office. Fees are calculated as: Not detailed in available public sources. Plan check fee: Not published; contact office.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Arundel, ME?
1. Download Building Permit Application, Electrical Permit Application, or Site Development Permit Application from town website 2. Prepare required plans and supporting documents 3. Submit to Code Enforcement Office during business hours (Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM) 4. CEO Jim Nagle reviews application 5. Pay fee 6. Permit issued; post on job site
How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Arundel, ME?
Typical processing time is Not published; contact office.
What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Arundel, ME?
The following work is generally exempt: Minor repairs not affecting structural or life safety elements; Work exempt under MUBEC as locally adopted. Note: Confirm with CEO at ceo@arundelmaine.org or (207) 985-4201 ext. 107
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Arundel, ME?
Inspections can be scheduled via: (207).

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