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City building permits

Town of Dunbarton

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

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Dunbarton Building Department

Street address
1011 School Street, Dunbarton, NH 03046
Coverage
Town of Dunbarton Building Department issues building, driveway, electrical, gas/mechanical, plumbing, and solar permits for all work within town limits. Inspections typically Monday and Friday by appointment.
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Dunbarton

New construction, additions, renovations, structural changes, electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical, solar, demolition.

Not specifically listed; contact Building Department at (603) 774-3540 ext. 106.
  • Exempt Not specifically listed; contact Building Department at (603) 774-3540 ext. 106.
Required documents
  • Completed applicable permit application
  • Building Permit Fee Schedule available from department
  • contact for full list.
Building code
NH State Building Code (RSA 155-A). Contact department for specific versions.

Source: Dunbarton Building Department ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Download applicable permit application from https://www.dunbartonnh.org/building/pages/permit-applications (building permit, driveway permit, electrical, gas/mechanical, plumbing, solar).
  2. 02
    Complete application; attach required documents.
  3. 03
    Submit to Building Department at 1011 School Street.
  4. 04
    Pay fee per Building Permit Fee Schedule.
  5. 05
    Application reviewed by Building Inspector.
  6. 06
    Permit issued.
  7. 07
    Schedule inspections (Monday and Friday by appointment).
  8. 08
    Final inspection; Certificate of Occupancy issued.

Source: Dunbarton Building Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Dunbarton building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Not publicly summarized; see fee schedule.
02
Plan check fee
Not stated.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Inspection hours
Monday and Friday (inspection days); contact for office hours.

Typical sequence: Contact department.

Source: Dunbarton Building Department ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Dunbarton permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Dunbarton, NH?
New construction, additions, renovations, structural changes, electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical, solar, demolition.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Dunbarton, NH?
Building permit fees in Dunbarton, NH are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Not publicly summarized; see fee schedule.. Plan check fee: Not stated..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Dunbarton, NH?
To apply for a building permit in Dunbarton, NH, follow these steps: 1. Download applicable permit application from https://www.dunbartonnh.org/building/pages/permit-applications (building permit, driveway permit, electrical, gas/mechanical, plumbing, solar). 2. Complete application; attach required documents. 3. Submit to Building Department at 1011 School Street. 4. Pay fee per Building Permit Fee Schedule. 5. Application reviewed by Building Inspector. 6. Permit issued. 7. Schedule inspections (Monday and Friday by appointment). 8. Final inspection; Certificate of Occupancy issued.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Dunbarton, NH?
Not all construction work requires a permit in Dunbarton, NH. The following work is generally exempt: Not specifically listed; contact Building Department at (603) 774-3540 ext. 106.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
last verified April 2026 source Dunbarton Building Department ↗ entry id permits/new-hampshire/merrimack/dunbarton

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