Required Permits and Fees

Permit Applications & Fees

The Code Enforcement Office administers permit processes to ensure that building, renovation, and land-use activities comply with Maine law and local ordinances, protect public safety, and maintain the character of our community.

Permit Applications

Building Permits
Sign Permits
Appeals to the Zoning Board
Sidewalk Vendor Licenses

Permit Fees

  • Fees are rounded down to whole dollars.
  • Permits will not be issued until the fee has been paid.
  • Building areas include all habitable space, including garages and decks, basements with ceiling heights of 6’ or more, and attic/loft/storage areas with a ceiling height of 6’ or more.
  • Permit fees are refundable in instances such as if a project is abandoned after the permit is secured. The amount eligible for refunding is the permit fee minus the minimum permit fee for that category of permit, or the costs incurred administering the permit to the point of abandonment, whichever is greater.
  • Permit fees for permits secured after the project is begun are calculated at five times the normal rate.

Building, Plumbing, Electrical

Building Permits
Single Family $.40/square foot / $50 minimum
Other $.60/square foot / $70 minimum
Parking Lots $.20/square foot
Demolition $60

Plumbing Permits
Permit $12/fixture / $60 minimum

Electrical Permits
New construction, single family $.10/square foot / $60 minimum
New construction, other $.15/square foot / $60 minimum
Service Upgrade $60 up to 6 meters/ $100 for over 5 meters or multiphase
Renovation/Alterations $60
General rewiring, residential $60/dwelling unit
General rewiring, other $.03/square foot

 

Site and Land Use

 Driveway Permit $60 
 Fill Permit  $100
 Flood Area Development Permit  $200
 Blasting Permit  $60

Occupancy & Business Permits

 Heating Permit  $60
 Sign Permit $60 
 Home Occupation Permit $60 
 Certificate of Occupancy $60 

 

 

 

Contact

Code Enforcement
55 Front Street
Bath, ME, 04530
207-443-8334

Hours
Monday - Thursday
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Payments


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