City Building Permits

Town of Berwick, ME - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Maine York County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

CEO also serves as Building and Licensed Plumbing Inspector; processes building, plumbing, and septic permits

Department
Code Enforcement, Licensed Plumbing Inspector, and E-911 Addressing, Town of Berwick
Address
11 Sullivan Street, Berwick, ME 03901
Phone
(207) 698-1101 ext. 122
Website
https://www.berwickmaine.org/departments/code_enforcement_/index.php

Online Permit Portal

Open PDF forms (in-person or mail submission); no online portal identified

Platform: PDF forms (in-person or mail submission); no online portal identified • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Download Building Permit Application from berwickmaine.org or pick up at 11 Sullivan Street
  2. Prepare required documents and plans
  3. Submit to Code Enforcement Officer
  4. CEO reviews and issues permit if compliant with Land Use Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations
  5. Pay fee per cost recovery fee schedule
  6. Post permit on job site

Typical processing time: Not published; contact office

Source: Code Enforcement, Licensed Plumbing Inspector, and E-911 Addressing, Town of Berwick

General Requirements

Any construction, addition, alteration, or demolition per Land Use Ordinance

Required Documents

  • Completed application
  • site plan
  • building plans; plumbing permit if plumbing involved
Permit validity
Not separately published; contact office
Building code
MUBEC
Owner-builder
Homeowners may apply; licensed trades required for plumbing and electrical
Contractor requirements
Maine-licensed plumbers and electricians required

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Not confirmed; see fee schedule on website
Plan check fee
Included
Permit fee formula
Cost recovery basis per local schedule
Reinspection fee
Not published; contact office
Payment note
Pay in person at 11 Sullivan Street

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

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

Important: Confirm with CEO at (207) 698-1101 ext. 122

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (207) (phone)
Inspection hours
Inspections Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Wednesdays reserved for in-office work only; no inspections on Wednesdays

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, Licensed Plumbing Inspector, and E-911 Addressing, Town of Berwick before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Berwick Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Berwick, ME?
Any construction, addition, alteration, or demolition per Land Use Ordinance
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Berwick, ME?
The minimum permit fee is Not confirmed; see fee schedule on website. Fees are calculated as: Cost recovery basis per local schedule. Plan check fee: Included.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Berwick, ME?
1. Download Building Permit Application from berwickmaine.org or pick up at 11 Sullivan Street 2. Prepare required documents and plans 3. Submit to Code Enforcement Officer 4. CEO reviews and issues permit if compliant with Land Use Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations 5. Pay fee per cost recovery fee schedule 6. Post permit on job site
How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Berwick, ME?
Typical processing time is Not published; contact office.
What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Berwick, ME?
The following work is generally exempt: Minor repairs not affecting structural or life safety; Work exempt under MUBEC as locally adopted. Note: Confirm with CEO at (207) 698-1101 ext. 122
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Berwick, ME?
Inspections can be scheduled via: (207).

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