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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Candia
Construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, or
Fences
Sidewalks and driveway paving
Retaining walls under 4 feet in height
Painting and finishing work
Playground equipment
Minor electrical and plumbing repairs
Specified routine maintenance tasks
- Exempt Fences
- Exempt Sidewalks and driveway paving
- Exempt Retaining walls under 4 feet in height
- Exempt Painting and finishing work
- Exempt Playground equipment
- Exempt Minor electrical and plumbing repairs
- Exempt Specified routine maintenance tasks
Required documents
- Completed application
- construction plans
- site plan
- contact department
- Building code
- 2021 International Building Code (IBC), 2021 International Residential
- Owner-builder
- Not specified publicly
- Contractor requirements
- State-licensed trades required; licenses must be provided
Source: Building Inspector ↗
§ 03
Fee schedule
Candia building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Not specified in summary; see fee schedule
02
Plan check fee
Not specified publicly
03
Permit fee formula
See fee schedule PDF
Contact department; fees paid at time of permit issuance
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
Typical sequence: Contact department; inspector approves or denies permit
Source: Building Inspector ↗
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Candia permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Candia, NH? ▸
Construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, or
02 How much does a building permit cost in Candia, NH? ▸
Building permit fees in Candia, NH are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Not specified in summary; see fee schedule. Fees are calculated as: See fee schedule PDF. Plan check fee: Not specified publicly.
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Candia, NH? ▸
Building permit processing times in Candia, NH typically run 30 days (residential); 60 days (nonresidential). Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Candia, NH? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Candia, NH. The following work is generally exempt: Fences; Sidewalks and driveway paving; Retaining walls under 4 feet in height; Painting and finishing work; Playground equipment; Minor electrical and plumbing repairs; Specified routine maintenance tasks. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
last verified April 2026
source Building Inspector ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Inspector before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.