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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Wentworth
New construction, structural alterations. Separate permits also required for driveways, septic systems, and wetlands/waterway work.
Ordinary maintenance and minor repairs
- Exempt Ordinary maintenance and minor repairs
Note: Specific exemptions: contact Select Board.
Required documents
- Completed permit application
- Site plan
- Description of work
- Licensed septic design (for septic work)
- Building code
- International Residential Code (IRC); International Building Code (IBC); applicable NFPA requirements.
- Contractor requirements
- NH state licensing required for electricians and plumbers. Septic system designers must be licensed by the State of NH.
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Review current Wentworth Zoning Ordinance and applicable codes (IRC, IBC, NFPA).
- 02 Download applicable application form(s) from wentworth-nh.org/town-applications-forms/.
- 03 For septic installation: hire a licensed NH septic system designer; submit design plans to Select Board for review.
- 04 For driveway permits: submit to Select Board (town roads) or State Highway (state highways).
- 05 For wetlands/waterways work: complete NH Standard Dredge and Fill Wetlands Permit Application and file with Town Clerk before beginning work.
- 06 Complete building permit application with site plan and description of work.
- 07 Submit to Select Board with applicable fee.
- 08 Permit reviewed and issued.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Wentworth permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Wentworth, NH? ▸
New construction, structural alterations. Separate permits also required for driveways, septic systems, and wetlands/waterway work.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Wentworth, NH? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Wentworth, NH, follow these steps: 1. Review current Wentworth Zoning Ordinance and applicable codes (IRC, IBC, NFPA). 2. Download applicable application form(s) from wentworth-nh.org/town-applications-forms/. 3. For septic installation: hire a licensed NH septic system designer; submit design plans to Select Board for review. 4. For driveway permits: submit to Select Board (town roads) or State Highway (state highways). 5. For wetlands/waterways work: complete NH Standard Dredge and Fill Wetlands Permit Application and file with Town Clerk before beginning work. 6. Complete building permit application with site plan and description of work. 7. Submit to Select Board with applicable fee. 8. Permit reviewed and issued.
03 What work is exempt from building permits in Wentworth, NH? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Wentworth, NH. The following work is generally exempt: Ordinary maintenance and minor repairs. Note: Specific exemptions: contact Select Board. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Wentworth, NH? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Wentworth, NH via: Contact town office or Select Board via wentworth-nh.org.
last verified April 2026
source Town of Wentworth - Select Board / Planning Board ↗
entry id permits/new-hampshire/grafton/wentworth
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Wentworth - Select Board / Planning Board before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.