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The Town of Freeport offers an online permitting system to make your experience faster, easier, and more transparent.
You can:
✅ Apply for permits from your computer or phone
✅ Upload plans and documents
✅ Track your application status in real time
✅ Request inspections and view results
✅ Communicate directly with Town staff
✅ Make fee payments online
This system is designed to enhance customer service and streamline the review and issuance of permits.
With the exception of plumbing and electrical permits, all other applications will be reviewed by a Codes Enforcement Officer within two weeks of submission.
Click the icons below to access the system:
| VIEW RECENT PERMITS (LAST 30 DAYS) |
| VIEW OLDER PERMITS |
Codes Enforcement Overview
The Freeport Codes Enforcement Officer is responsible for the permitting and enforcement of all land use and construction activities, pursuant to ordinances and codes adopted by the Town, as well as relevant State law. A summary of the specific duties of the Codes Enforcement Officer can found here.
Applying for a Building Permit
Many construction activities in Freeport require a permit. Please look at the list of permit forms (above left) and fill out the one(s) that apply to your activity. Many projects require more than one form, and some of the above links give guidance on how to best fill out the applications.
If you have any questions, please email the Code Enforcement Officer, Nick Adams.
Codes Enforcement Office Functions
- Issue all land use and construction permits
- Review zoning, land and shoreland
- Review building plans and meet with architects and builders
- Review plumbing compliances
- Review handicap (architects certification)
- Check State permits - highway, fire marshall's
- Check flood hazard
- Review any required prior board approvals
- Project Review Board
- Board of Appeals
- Planning Board
- Town Council
- Issue permits (building, plumbing, electric, Certificate of Occupancy, signage.
- Inspections
- Building (footings, drains, frame, c.o.)
- Plumbing, internal
- Septic, external
- Electrical
- Zoning
- Investigate complaints (zoning and building)
- Routine sign inspections
- General review
- Enforcement
- Documentation and notification of violation, action necessary to correct
- Renotification
- Documentation and hand-over for enforcement action
- Document and prepare for any court action
- Miscellaneous
- Review peddlers' applications
- Review and issue temporary activity permits
- Review, update and bill Directional Sign Permits yearly
- Issue Flood Plain advice and letters
- Document Junkyard compliance (yearly)
- Review and do State and Federal Building reports (monthly)
- Where may I find Town Ordinances?
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The Ordinances are available on this webpage and at Town Hall.
- What type of permits are required and issued by the Code Office?
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In addition to issuing all land use and construction permits, other permits issued by this Department include, but are not limited to: plumbing permits, septic permits, peddler's permits (on private property), sign permits, directional sign permits, banner permits, and temporary activity permits.
- When is a building permit required?
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Building permits are required for any structural work or change of use. A permit may also be required for building alterations. Always check with the Codes Officer prior to starting a construction project of any size.
- How long does it take to get a building permit approved?
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Once a complete application packet is submitted, a residential building permit is usually issued within a week and sometimes even sooner. Commercial building permits may take up to two weeks.
- When is an electrical permit required?
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An electrical permit is required when any new wiring is done.
- When is a plumbing permit required?
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A plumbing permit is required for any water or waste piping. A permit is not required to change a fixture such as a faucet.
- Does the Town limit the number of building permits issued each year?
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No, at this time there is not limit per year.
- Does the Town have Impact Fees?
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Yes, the Town does have a development Impact fee. This fee is charged for all new construction over 1,000 square feet and for the construction of any new road. Please see the Fees and Fines Schedule (PDF) to review the current fees.
- When and how should I call for an inspection?
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Codes Office to schedule an inspection at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance at 865-4743, ext. 102, or email the Codes Enforcement Officer, Nick Adams.
- How much lead-time is needed for an inspection?
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For Building and Plumbing inspections allow one day. For electrical inspections allow two business days.
- When is a certificate of occupancy required?
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A certificate of occupancy is required to occupy any new space or for a change of use. Please refer to the Certificate Of Occupancy Checklist (under Forms and Applications, above) to see what is required for a C.O. to be issued.
- What do I do if I don't agree with a decision of the Codes Enforcement Officer?
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Any decision of the Codes Enforcement Officer can be appealed to the Board of Appeals within 30 days of that decision.
- How can I find a licensed site evaluator to design a septic system for me?
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Please visit the State's website for a downloadable list.
- Where can I get state information on certifying compliance with the energy and ventilation codes?
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Go to the state website for a Helpful Page.
- Do you have a list of third party inspectors that can certify my compliance?
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Please visit the state's website for assistance.