Mason, NH — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Inspector Office

Street address

Mason Selectmen Office, Mason, NH 03048

Phone

(603) 878-2070

Coverage

Town of Mason; building permits administered through Building Inspector.

Online portal

Mason Building Permits and Fees

Paper/PDF forms; no dedicated online portal

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Mason

Per NH State Building Code (RSA 155-A); contact Building Inspector for specific list.

Note: Not explicitly listed on public pages. Contact Building Inspector at (603) 878-2070.

Required documents

Completed application
Construction plans per project type

Building code: NH State Building Code (RSA 155-A).
Permit validity: Not specified; contact Building Inspector.
Owner-builder: Not specified; contact (603) 878-2070.
Contractor requirements: NH state licenses required for electrical, plumbing, and gas work.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Not specified; contact Building Inspector.

01

Download building permit application from https://www.masonnh.us/building-inspector/files/building-permit-application.
02

Complete application and gather required plans.
03

Submit completed application to Building Inspector at Selectmen Office by in-person, mail, fax, or email.
04

Inspector reviews.
05

Pay required fees.
06

Permit issued; post on job site.
07

Schedule inspections by calling (603) 878-2070.
08

Final inspection and certificate.

Typical processing time: Not specified; contact Building Inspector.

Source: Building Inspector Office ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Mason building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$50 flat fee for electrical, oil burner, and plumbing/gas permits

Plan check fee

Not specified separately

Permit fee formula

$5.00 per $1,000 of construction cost (valuation-based) for building permits; $50 flat for each trade permit (electrical, oil burner, plumbing/gas)

Trade permit fee

$50 flat per trade permit

Reinspection fee

Not specified; contact Building Inspector

Contact Building Inspector at (603) 878-2070; in-person, mail, fax, or email submission accepted

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

(603) 878-2070 (phone)

Inspection hours: Contact inspector for current availability

Typical sequence: Per project; contact Building Inspector.

Source: Building Inspector Office ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Mason permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Mason, NH? ▸

Per NH State Building Code (RSA 155-A); contact Building Inspector for specific list.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Mason, NH? ▸

Building permit fees in Mason, NH are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $50 flat fee for electrical, oil burner, and plumbing/gas permits. Fees are calculated as: $5.00 per $1,000 of construction cost (valuation-based) for building permits; $50 flat for each trade permit (electrical, oil burner, plumbing/gas). Plan check fee: Not specified separately.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Mason, NH? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Mason, NH, follow these steps: 1. Download building permit application from https://www.masonnh.us/building-inspector/files/building-permit-application. 2. Complete application and gather required plans. 3. Submit completed application to Building Inspector at Selectmen Office by in-person, mail, fax, or email. 4. Inspector reviews. 5. Pay required fees. 6. Permit issued; post on job site. 7. Schedule inspections by calling (603) 878-2070. 8. Final inspection and certificate.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Mason, NH? ▸

Building permit processing times in Mason, NH typically run Not specified; contact Building Inspector.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Mason, NH? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Mason, NH via: (603) 878-2070.

last verified April 2026 source Building Inspector Office ↗ entry id permits/new-hampshire/hillsborough/mason

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

Town of Mason

Other jurisdictions in Hillsborough County.