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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Middleton
New construction, additions, alterations, demolition; separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and gas/HVAC; permit must be obtained prior to work and posted on site.
Note: Not specified publicly. Thin data for Middleton. Contact the Town Hall at (603) 473-5210 to confirm exemptions.
Required documents
- Completed application
- Project description
- Site plan
- Plans showing setbacks
- NH-approved septic design for new construction
- Building code
- NH State Building Code (RSA 155-A).
- Owner-builder
- Owner may apply; must still comply with all codes.
- Contractor requirements
- Trade work requires NH state licenses.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Download the building permit application from https://middletonnh.gov/uploads/bldg-permit-app.pdf.
- 02 Complete the application; include project description and applicable plans.
- 03 Note: NH-approved septic design is required before any new home construction permit can be issued.
- 04 Verify setback compliance: 20 ft from sidelines, 50 ft from frontline; septic must be 100 ft from wetlands and 75 ft from any surrounding well.
- 05 Submit to Town Hall and pay the permit fee.
- 06 Building Inspector reviews; separate permits are required for demo, building, electrical, plumbing, and gas/HVAC.
- 07 Permit issued; post conspicuously on job site.
- 08 Schedule required inspections.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Middleton building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$25.00
02
Plan check fee
Included in review
03
Permit fee formula
$25.00 base plus $8.00 per $1,000 of calculated construction value; valuation at $70/sq ft (residential livable), $35/sq ft (non-livable); porches/decks/sheds at $20/sq ft. Electrical, plumbing, and gas/HVAC permits: $25.00 each plus $25.00 per inspection. Pool permit: $25.00 plus $25.00 per inspection (electrical separate). Demolition: $50.00 flat.
04
Reinspection fee
$25.00
05
Penalty (no permit)
Stop work order: $25.00
Contact Town Hall.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- (603) 473-5210 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Town office hours; contact to confirm
Typical sequence: Not published in detail; contact the building inspector.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Middleton permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Middleton, NH? ▸
New construction, additions, alterations, demolition; separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and gas/HVAC; permit must be obtained prior to work and posted on site.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Middleton, NH? ▸
Building permit fees in Middleton, NH are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25.00. Fees are calculated as: $25.00 base plus $8.00 per $1,000 of calculated construction value; valuation at $70/sq ft (residential livable), $35/sq ft (non-livable); porches/decks/sheds at $20/sq ft. Electrical, plumbing, and gas/HVAC permits: $25.00 each plus $25.00 per inspection. Pool permit: $25.00 plus $25.00 per inspection (electrical separate). Demolition: $50.00 flat.. Plan check fee: Included in review.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Middleton, NH? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Middleton, NH, follow these steps: 1. Download the building permit application from https://middletonnh.gov/uploads/bldg-permit-app.pdf. 2. Complete the application; include project description and applicable plans. 3. Note: NH-approved septic design is required before any new home construction permit can be issued. 4. Verify setback compliance: 20 ft from sidelines, 50 ft from frontline; septic must be 100 ft from wetlands and 75 ft from any surrounding well. 5. Submit to Town Hall and pay the permit fee. 6. Building Inspector reviews; separate permits are required for demo, building, electrical, plumbing, and gas/HVAC. 7. Permit issued; post conspicuously on job site. 8. Schedule required inspections.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Middleton, NH? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Middleton, NH via: (603) 473-5210.
last verified April 2026
source Building Inspector / Selectmen's Office ↗
entry id permits/new-hampshire/strafford/middleton
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Inspector / Selectmen's Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.