City Building Permits

Town of Ogunquit, ME - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Maine York County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Director Tyler McOsker also serves as Health Officer; reviews residential, commercial, and municipal construction; coastal location means shoreland, floodplain, and wetlands rules are materially relevant

Department
Codes and Planning (Land Use) Department, Town of Ogunquit
Address
102 Main Street, Ogunquit, ME 03907
Phone
(207) 646-9326
Website
https://ogunquit.gov/192/Codes-Planning-Land-Use

Online Permit Portal

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

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Review required applications at ogunquit.gov/201
  2. Download or pick up application at 102 Main Street
  3. Prepare required plans and supporting documents
  4. Submit to Codes and Planning Department
  5. Staff review for zoning and code compliance
  6. Pay fee
  7. Permit issued; post on job site

Typical processing time: Not published; contact office

Source: Codes and Planning (Land Use) Department, Town of Ogunquit

General Requirements

Any construction, addition, alteration, demolition, sign, or change of use; shoreland and floodplain work also requires additional permits

Required Documents

  • Application
  • site plan
  • building plans
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
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 at 102 Main Street

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

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

Important: Coastal and shoreland zone context means broader permit requirements; confirm with office

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (207) (phone)
Inspection hours
Business hours; contact office

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 Codes and Planning (Land Use) Department, Town of Ogunquit before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Ogunquit Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Ogunquit, ME?
Any construction, addition, alteration, demolition, sign, or change of use; shoreland and floodplain work also requires additional permits
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Ogunquit, 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 Ogunquit, ME?
1. Review required applications at ogunquit.gov/201 2. Download or pick up application at 102 Main Street 3. Prepare required plans and supporting documents 4. Submit to Codes and Planning Department 5. Staff review for zoning and code compliance 6. Pay fee 7. Permit issued; post on job site
How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Ogunquit, ME?
Typical processing time is Not published; contact office.
What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Ogunquit, ME?
The following work is generally exempt: Minor repairs not affecting structural or life safety; Work exempt under MUBEC as locally adopted. Note: Coastal and shoreland zone context means broader permit requirements; confirm with office
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Ogunquit, ME?
Inspections can be scheduled via: (207).

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