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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Shelburne
Any building project, including purchasing a pre-built structure. Covers new construction, additions, alterations, decks, garages, sheds, ADUs, solar arrays, electrical upgrades, and demolition.
Note: Not explicitly enumerated in reviewed checklist; contact Code Enforcement Officer. Per state law, ordinary non-structural repairs are generally exempt.
Required documents
- Completed Building Permit Application / Checklist packet
- NH DES septic approval number (for applicable construction)
- Town or state driveway permit
- Evidence of asbestos/lead inspection (for renovation or demolition)
- NH Energy Code approval number (EC-1)
- Plot plan (for certain work)
- Building code
- NH State Building Code (RSA 155-A); Shelburne Zoning Ordinance
- Permit validity
- Work must begin within 12 months; work must be completed within 18 months.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builders may apply.
- Contractor requirements
- No NH GC license; state-licensed sub-trades required.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact the Code Enforcement Officer before starting any project -- even purchasing a pre-built structure counts as a building project requiring a permit.
- 02 Download and complete the Building Permit Application / Checklist packet.
- 03 Assemble required attachments as applicable: NH DES septic approval number (for applicable construction); Town or state driveway permit; Evidence of asbestos/lead inspection for renovation or demolition; NH Energy Code approval number (EC-1); Plot plan showing lot dimensions, building dimensions, setbacks from all property lines, existing structures, and exterior elevations (for certain work).
- 04 Submit complete application to the Code Enforcement Officer. Incomplete applications are flagged as the primary reason for delays.
- 05 Permit is issued by the Board of Selectmen or authorized officer.
- 06 Work must begin within 12 months of permit issuance and be completed within 18 months.
- 07 Post the permit at the job site before work begins.
- 08 Schedule required inspections: Frame and Mechanical Inspection (after roof, framing, fire/draft stopping, bracing, and rough plumbing/mechanical/gas/electrical are in place, but before insulation or interior finishes); Final Inspection (after all permitted work is complete and before occupancy).
- 09 For residential occupancy permit: confirm you have (a) approved building permit, (b) state septic approval to operate, (c) heating equipment permit under RSA 153:5, (d) passed frame/mechanical inspection, (e) passed final inspection.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Shelburne building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Reinspection fee
$25 per additional visit beyond required inspections
02
Penalty (no permit)
$150 after-the-fact penalty if work started without permit; $275 to $550 per day state penalty (RSA 155-A)
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Code Enforcement Officer (phone)
Typical sequence: Frame and Mechanical Inspection: After framing, rough mechanical/electrical/plumbing, fire/draft stopping, bracing -- before insulation or interior finishes. Final Inspection: After all permitted work complete -- before any occupancy. Additional Visits: $25 each beyond the required inspections.
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Frequently asked
Common questions about Shelburne permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Shelburne, NH? ▸
Any building project, including purchasing a pre-built structure. Covers new construction, additions, alterations, decks, garages, sheds, ADUs, solar arrays, electrical upgrades, and demolition.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Shelburne, NH? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Shelburne, NH, follow these steps: 1. Contact the Code Enforcement Officer before starting any project -- even purchasing a pre-built structure counts as a building project requiring a permit. 2. Download and complete the Building Permit Application / Checklist packet. 3. Assemble required attachments as applicable: NH DES septic approval number (for applicable construction); Town or state driveway permit; Evidence of asbestos/lead inspection for renovation or demolition; NH Energy Code approval number (EC-1); Plot plan showing lot dimensions, building dimensions, setbacks from all property lines, existing structures, and exterior elevations (for certain work). 4. Submit complete application to the Code Enforcement Officer. Incomplete applications are flagged as the primary reason for delays. 5. Permit is issued by the Board of Selectmen or authorized officer. 6. Work must begin within 12 months of permit issuance and be completed within 18 months. 7. Post the permit at the job site before work begins. 8. Schedule required inspections: Frame and Mechanical Inspection (after roof, framing, fire/draft stopping, bracing, and rough plumbing/mechanical/gas/electrical are in place, but before insulation or interior finishes); Final Inspection (after all permitted work is complete and before occupancy). 9. For residential occupancy permit: confirm you have (a) approved building permit, (b) state septic approval to operate, (c) heating equipment permit under RSA 153:5, (d) passed frame/mechanical inspection, (e) passed final inspection.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Shelburne, NH? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Shelburne, NH via: Code Enforcement Officer.
last verified April 2026
source Code Enforcement Officer / Board of Selectmen ↗
entry id permits/new-hampshire/coos/shelburne
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Enforcement Officer / Board of Selectmen before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.