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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Clarksville
Confirm with Selectmen -- no comprehensive zoning ordinance identified
Note: No local zoning code; default to state law exemptions under RSA 155-A.
Required documents
- Contact Board of Selectmen for current requirements
- Building code
- RSA 155-A / IBC 2021 / IRC 2021 / NEC 2020 with NH amendments
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builders may apply under state law.
- Contractor requirements
- No NH GC license; state-licensed sub-trades required.
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact the Board of Selectmen at 603-246-7751 before undertaking any construction project to confirm current local requirements.
- 02 No Planning Board and no traditional zoning ordinance are in place. Local permit requirements, if any, are administered by the Selectmen.
- 03 State Building Code (RSA 155-A) applies regardless of local ordinance status.
- 04 All state prerequisite permits apply: NH DES septic approval; NH energy code (EC-1); NH DOT driveway permit if accessing a state highway; town driveway permit if accessing a town road.
- 05 For floodplain development: NH FEMA/floodplain rules apply; contact Selectmen.
Source: Board of Selectmen ↗
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Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Board of Selectmen at 603-246-7751 (phone)
Typical sequence: Local: No building inspector identified; Selectmen may handle or refer to State Fire Marshal. State Fire Marshal: May enforce upon written municipal request (RSA 155-A:7).
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Frequently asked
Common questions about Clarksville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Clarksville, NH? ▸
Confirm with Selectmen -- no comprehensive zoning ordinance identified
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Clarksville, NH? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Clarksville, NH, follow these steps: 1. Contact the Board of Selectmen at 603-246-7751 before undertaking any construction project to confirm current local requirements. 2. No Planning Board and no traditional zoning ordinance are in place. Local permit requirements, if any, are administered by the Selectmen. 3. State Building Code (RSA 155-A) applies regardless of local ordinance status. 4. All state prerequisite permits apply: NH DES septic approval; NH energy code (EC-1); NH DOT driveway permit if accessing a state highway; town driveway permit if accessing a town road. 5. For floodplain development: NH FEMA/floodplain rules apply; contact Selectmen.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Clarksville, NH? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Clarksville, NH via: Board of Selectmen at 603-246-7751.
last verified April 2026
source Board of Selectmen ↗
entry id permits/new-hampshire/coos/clarksville
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Board of Selectmen before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.