Inspections Division | 389 Congress Street | Room 315 | Portland, Maine 04101 | 207-874-8693

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Same-Day Permitting

As part of Portland’s city-wide effort to improve customer service and help streamline doing business within the City, the Inspections Division has developed a new permitting system for qualified properties and for specific construction projects.

This permitting program applies only to existing single family homes not located within a historic district or shoreland zone.

Eligible Projects

Please submit a complete application with the required plans

Inspections are still required per City Code of Ordinance.

Same-Day Permitting Application

Permitting By Appointment

As part of Portland’s city-wide effort to improve customer service and help streamline doing business within the City, the Inspections Division has developed a new permitting system for qualified properties and for specific construction projects. Under this new program, you may be eligible to receive a building permit on the day you have a scheduled appointment with Inspection staff.

This permitting program applies only to existing one and two family homes not located within a historic district or shore land zone.

Eligible Projects

Please submit a complete application with the required plans

Permitting By Appointment Application