Building Inspector

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Assists in preparing, receiving and processing building permit applications
Advises on any additional permits needed, which may include:
- Review by the Town’s Historic District Commission
- A Highway Department driveway permit
- A site plan review or sub-division approval from the Planning Board
Advises about needed state permits including an on-site septic system design. Files of these designs are maintained by the Inspector.

If an Occupancy Permit is required by a lender, it also may be obtained from the Building Inspector.

Land & Construction Permits Guide
Land Use Fees
Building Code
Building Permit: Downloadable Application Form
- Building Permit Fees:
  - Single Family: $25 plus $.10 a square foot
  - Multi Family:Condominiums: $100 plus $.10 a square foot
  - Commercial Construction: $100 plus $.10 a square foot
Driveway Permit: Downloadable Application Form
Driveway Culvert Replacement: Replacement Policy & Downloadable Application Form
911 Designation from the Building Inspector
911 House Number Display: Canaan Street Numbering
If an Occupancy Permit is required by a lender, it also may be obtained from the Building Inspector
If a second dwelling is being put on a property, a permit is required.
- Additional Dwelling Unit Application