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City building permits

Town of Deering

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Deering, New Hampshire. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Building and Code Department

Street address
Deering Town Office (contact for exact address), Deering, NH
Coverage
Town of Deering; Mike Borden, Building Inspector (available by appointment only).
Online portal
Deering Applications, Forms and Links
Paper/PDF forms; no dedicated online portal
Additional resources
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Deering

Additions, renovations, solar arrays, garages, porches, decks, sheds, pools, and all trade work (electrical, gas, mechanical/HVAC, plumbing, pool construction).

Note: Not explicitly listed on public pages. Contact Mike Borden at (603) 547-0437 for exempt work list.

Required documents
  • Completed application per project type; contact Building Inspector for specific documentation
Building code
NH State Building Code (RSA 155-A); contact department for current adopted edition.
Permit validity
Not specified; contact Building and Code Department.
Owner-builder
Not specified; contact Mike Borden at (603) 547-0437.
Contractor requirements
NH state licenses required for electrical, plumbing, and gas work.
§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not specified; contact Building and Code Department.

  1. 01
    Download permit application from town website or pick up at Town Office.
  2. 02
    Complete application for applicable permit type (building additions/renovations, solar, garages, porches, decks, sheds, pools; or electrical, gas, mechanical/HVAC, plumbing, pool).
  3. 03
    Submit application at Town Office (Mon 10 am - 4 pm; Tue-Thu 8 am - 2 pm).
  4. 04
    Building Inspector reviews by appointment; inspector not present in office without appointment.
  5. 05
    Pay required fees.
  6. 06
    Permit issued; post on job site.
  7. 07
    Schedule inspections with Mike Borden at (603) 547-0437.
  8. 08
    Final inspection and certificate.

Typical processing time: Not specified; contact Building and Code Department.

Source: Building and Code Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Deering building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Not publicly available; contact Building Inspector at (603) 547-0437
02
Plan check fee
Not specified; contact department
03
Permit fee formula
Not specified; contact department
04
Reinspection fee
Not specified; contact department

In-person at Town Office; contact for payment methods

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • (603) 547-0437 (appointment required) (phone)
Inspection hours
By appointment only; Town Office open Monday 10 am - 4 pm; Tuesday-Thursday 8 am - 2 pm

Typical sequence: Per project; contact Building Inspector.

Source: Building and Code Department ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Deering permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Deering, NH?
Additions, renovations, solar arrays, garages, porches, decks, sheds, pools, and all trade work (electrical, gas, mechanical/HVAC, plumbing, pool construction).
02 How much does a building permit cost in Deering, NH?
Building permit fees in Deering, NH are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Not publicly available; contact Building Inspector at (603) 547-0437. Fees are calculated as: Not specified; contact department. Plan check fee: Not specified; contact department.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Deering, NH?
To apply for a building permit in Deering, NH, follow these steps: 1. Download permit application from town website or pick up at Town Office. 2. Complete application for applicable permit type (building additions/renovations, solar, garages, porches, decks, sheds, pools; or electrical, gas, mechanical/HVAC, plumbing, pool). 3. Submit application at Town Office (Mon 10 am - 4 pm; Tue-Thu 8 am - 2 pm). 4. Building Inspector reviews by appointment; inspector not present in office without appointment. 5. Pay required fees. 6. Permit issued; post on job site. 7. Schedule inspections with Mike Borden at (603) 547-0437. 8. Final inspection and certificate.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Deering, NH?
Building permit processing times in Deering, NH typically run Not specified; contact Building and Code Department.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Deering, NH?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Deering, NH via: (603) 547-0437 (appointment required).
last verified April 2026 source Building and Code Department ↗ entry id permits/new-hampshire/hillsborough/deering

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building and Code Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.