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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Richmond
Prior to erection, addition, alteration, relocation, or conversion to apartments of any building or structure or portion thereof. Multi-family dwellings, conversions, cluster developments over two units, and special exception structures require Planning Board site plan review first.
Note: Not published; contact Land Use Department for determination.
- Application with actual shape and dimensions of lot
- Size and location of buildings
- Location of setback lines
- Submitted by owner or agent
- Plans as applicable
- Building code
- NH State Building Code; Richmond Zoning Ordinance governs local land use
- Permit validity
- Not confirmed; contact office
- Owner-builder
- Not specified publicly
- Contractor requirements
- NH-licensed electricians and plumbers required
Application process
Typical processing: Not publicly stated; Selectmen meet Monday 3:00 PM to end of board meeting (board meets at 5:30 PM); Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (or 12:00 PM Thursday)
- 01 Contact Land Use Assistant Lisa Laclair at 603-283-6649 or rnhlanduse@gmail.com for guidance
- 02 Obtain Building Permit Application (from Documents and Forms section of town website)
- 03 Prepare required documents: application with lot shape and dimensions, size and location of buildings to be erected or altered, location of setback lines
- 04 For multi-family, cluster developments of more than two dwelling units, or special exception structures: Planning Board site plan review required before permit
- 05 Submit completed application to Selectmen's Office
- 06 Selectboard reviews and acts on application
- 07 Permit issued; post on job site
- 08 Schedule inspections
- 09 Final inspection; Certificate of Occupancy issued
Typical processing time: Not publicly stated; Selectmen meet Monday 3:00 PM to end of board meeting (board meets at 5:30 PM); Wednesday and Thursday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (or 12:00 PM Thursday)
Fee schedule
Richmond building permit fees
Contact Land Use Assistant at rnhlanduse@gmail.com
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 603-283-6649 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Planning Board meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM; ZBA meets 2nd Thursday at 7:00 PM (when noticed); office hours not specified
Typical sequence: Not detailed publicly
Frequently asked
Common questions about Richmond permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Richmond, NH? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Richmond, NH? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Richmond, NH? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Richmond, NH? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Richmond, NH? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Land Use Department / Board of Selectmen before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.