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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Madbury
All new construction, additions, alterations, and any work requiring septic system approval or modification.
Note: Not specified publicly. Thin data for Madbury. Contact the Building Inspector during office hours to confirm whether specific work requires a permit.
- Full plans (two elevations, floor plans, specifications)
- State-approved septic certificate and engineer drawings where applicable
- Owner authorization letter if agent is applying
- Building code
- Madbury Building Regulation (2009); IBC, IEBC, IECC, IMC, IPC, IRC (2021 editions); NEC (2020); NFPA 1 Fire Code; NFPA 101 Life Safety Code.
- Owner-builder
- Owner may apply directly.
- Contractor requirements
- All trade work (electrical, plumbing, gas, mechanical) requires valid NH state licenses.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Obtain the building permit application from the Town Hall or the Building Inspector page at http://townofmadbury.com/BuildingInspector.html.
- 02 Fill out the application completely (owner or authorized representative).
- 03 Include: one set of plans (two elevations, floor plans for all levels, relevant sections and specifications); State-approved Certificate for Private Septic System Construction; State-approved engineer drawings of septic system (if applicable).
- 04 If signed by a non-owner, include a letter from the owner authorizing the work.
- 05 Submit to the Building Inspector during office hours.
- 06 Pay the permit fee.
- 07 Inspector reviews and issues the permit.
- 08 Schedule inspections with the Building Inspector.
Fee schedule
Effective January 1, 2025
Contact Town Hall; thin data available online.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective January 1, 2025) before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- (603) 742-5131 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Contact during office hours
- Inspection hours
- Tuesday evenings 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.; Thursday mornings 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Typical sequence: Not published in detail; contact the building inspector.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Madbury permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Madbury, NH? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Madbury, NH? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Madbury, NH? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Madbury, NH? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Inspector / Code Enforcement Officer before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.