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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Orange
Placement of foundations, alterations, removal, demolition, or placement on a lot of any building or structure (including manufactured housing). Driveway permits also required (state or town, depending on road type).
Note: Specific exemptions per Orange Building Ordinance; contact Building Inspector.
- Completed permit application
- Scale drawings or stamped architectural/engineering plans
- Plot plan
- Building code
- NH State Building Code (RSA 155-A); Orange Building Ordinance.
- Contractor requirements
- NH state licensing required for electricians and plumbers.
Source: Board of Selectmen / Building Inspector, Town of Orange ↗
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Review the Orange Building Ordinance.
- 02 Download or request building permit application form from orangenh.us/forms.
- 03 All plans (when available) should bear the seal of a licensed NH architect or engineer. Exception: home construction without plans - submit scale drawings of floor plans, sections, elevations, structural details, and plot plan as required.
- 04 Obtain a State Highway Dept. permit if driveway or private road is off a state highway. Obtain a Town of Orange Road Agent permit if driveway is off a town road.
- 05 Submit completed application to the Board of Selectmen with applicable fee.
- 06 Selectmen and/or Building Inspector review for zoning and subdivision compliance.
- 07 Permit issued. Begin construction only after permit is in hand.
Source: Board of Selectmen / Building Inspector, Town of Orange ↗
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Building Inspector Sharon Proulx: (603) 523-4590 (phone)
Frequently asked
Common questions about Orange permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Orange, NH? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Orange, NH? ▸
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Orange, NH? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Board of Selectmen / Building Inspector, Town of Orange before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.