City Building Permits

Town of Kennebunkport, ME - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Maine York County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Full town jurisdiction; Planning Board involvement for site plan review; shoreland and floodplain regulations apply in coastal town

Department
Planning and Development / Code Enforcement, Town of Kennebunkport
Address
6 Elm Street, Kennebunkport, ME 04046 (Town Hall)
Phone
(207) 967-4243 (Planning and Development); (207) 967-1605 (inspection scheduling)
Website
https://www.kennebunkportme.gov/departments/planning_and_development/index.php

Online Permit Portal

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

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Download permit application from town website or pick up at Town Hall
  2. Submit complete application to Code Enforcement Officer
  3. CEO reviews; if complete, issues permit if all code and ordinance requirements met, or refers to Planning Board
  4. Pay fee (no permit issued until fee is paid; no fee for first inspection)
  5. Permit issued; post on job site
  6. Open office hours every Wednesday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for questions

Typical processing time: Not published; contact office

Source: Planning and Development / Code Enforcement, Town of Kennebunkport

General Requirements

Any building, sign, or use as defined in chapter; new construction, additions, alterations, demolition

Required Documents

  • Application
  • site plan
  • building plans; HHE-200 if septic involved
Permit validity
Not separately published; contact office
Building code
MUBEC
Owner-builder
Not separately published; contact office
Contractor requirements
Maine-licensed plumbers and electricians required

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Fee required per ordinance; no permit issued until paid
Plan check fee
No charge for first inspection necessary for use permit or CO
Permit fee formula
Not detailed in public sources; contact office for current schedule
Reinspection fee
Reinspection fee required if first inspection failed
Payment note
Pay in person at Town Hall prior to permit issuance

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

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

Important: Coastal location means shoreland and floodplain rules add permit requirements beyond standard MUBEC exemptions; confirm with office

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (207) (phone)
Inspection hours
Wednesday open office hours 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM; inspection scheduling by appointment

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 Planning and Development / Code Enforcement, Town of Kennebunkport before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Kennebunkport Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Kennebunkport, ME?
Any building, sign, or use as defined in chapter; new construction, additions, alterations, demolition
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Kennebunkport, ME?
The minimum permit fee is Fee required per ordinance; no permit issued until paid. Fees are calculated as: Not detailed in public sources; contact office for current schedule. Plan check fee: No charge for first inspection necessary for use permit or CO.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Kennebunkport, ME?
1. Download permit application from town website or pick up at Town Hall 2. Submit complete application to Code Enforcement Officer 3. CEO reviews; if complete, issues permit if all code and ordinance requirements met, or refers to Planning Board 4. Pay fee (no permit issued until fee is paid; no fee for first inspection) 5. Permit issued; post on job site 6. Open office hours every Wednesday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for questions
How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Kennebunkport, ME?
Typical processing time is Not published; contact office.
What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Kennebunkport, ME?
The following work is generally exempt: Minor repairs and maintenance not affecting structural or life safety elements; Work exempt under MUBEC as locally adopted. Note: Coastal location means shoreland and floodplain rules add permit requirements beyond standard MUBEC exemptions; confirm with office
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Kennebunkport, ME?
Inspections can be scheduled via: (207).

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