State Building Permits
New Hampshire - 2026 Building Permit Guide
Permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements for every county and city in New Hampshire. Select your county to find your local permit guide.
10 Counties 234 Jurisdictions Updated March 2026
New Hampshire Counties
Belknap County 11 jurisdictions → Carroll County 18 jurisdictions → Cheshire County 23 jurisdictions → Coos County 20 jurisdictions → Grafton County 39 jurisdictions → Hillsborough County 30 jurisdictions → Merrimack County 27 jurisdictions → Rockingham County 37 jurisdictions → Strafford County 14 jurisdictions → Sullivan County 15 jurisdictions →
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Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with your local building department before applying.
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