The Building Department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the adopted CT State Building Code* as it relates to new building construction, remodeling and demolition of structures. Starting with plan review and approvals through the phases of construction from planning and design through inspections during construction including testing of building systems to the issuance of certificates of occupancy. The Building Official performs his duties in an attempt to minimize the loss of life and property during emergency situations.

As a regulatory authority with a focus on public service the Building Department staff work closely with other town departments in order to comprehensively assist you through the regulatory process with your proposed construction project, regardless of its size.

Building construction is a major economic indicator and very frequently, a residents or businesses largest lifetime investment. Prior to finalizing any plans we regularly encourage a visit with the Building Dept. and Land-use staff for anyone and their respective design professionals to pre-review their proposals in order to evaluate how the applicable codes and regulations may impact the proposal.

Lincoln White , Building Official
860.342.6728
lwhite@portlandct.org

Linda Manchester, Administrative Assistant
860.342.6727
lmanchester@portlandct.org

THE SUBMISSION OF ANY APPLICATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A PERMIT UNTIL SAID APPLICATION IS APPROVED BY DEPARTMENT HEAD AND ALL REQUIRED FEES ARE PAID IN FULL. Cost for Permits Permits are required to ensure the safety of and code compliance for all businesses, renovation and building projects, and residential construction in the Town of Portland. Building Permit — $11.00 per thousand dollars of work Electrical Permit — $11.00 per thousand dollars of work Mechanical Permit — $11.00 per thousand dollars of work Plumbing Permit — $11.00 per thousand dollars of work Demolition Permit — $ 5.00 per thousand dollars of work Woodstove Permit — $15.00 each Certificate of Occupancy — $25.00 each Carnivals/Circus/Fairs Inspection — $25.00 minimum; $100.00 maximum Copies of Permits — $ .50 cents per copy Construction Values & Fee Schedule Construction Values & Fee Schedule Unfinished Basement Area — $14.20 s/f FInished Basement Area — $28.40 First Floor Area — $48.28 Second Floor Area — $48.28 Unfinished Bonus Room — $24.14 Sunroom/Screened Porch — $48.28 Screened Porch only — $24.14 Porch with roof — $22.00 Deck/Patio — $10.00/$7.00 Garage — $24.20 Storage Shed — $22.00 Fireplace Barn — $10.00 Roofing — $1.00 s/f going over Roofing — $2.00 s/f stripping Siding — $1.00 s/f Building Permit Notice NOTICE BEFORE A BUILDING PERMIT CAN BE RECEIVED The Portland Collector of Revenue must confirm that property taxes and water and sewer charges are current and not delinquent for all applications to the building department. This is in accordance with Section 6-3 of the Portland Code of Ordinances “Withholding of approval of building applications when taxes and/or water and sewer charges are delinquent”. The applicant shall present to the official who is to act upon said application a certificate of the collector of revenue stating that any taxes and water and sewer assessments, rates and use charges then due on the premises for which the application is made are not delinquent. Any questions regarding this, please contact the First Selectwoman at 342-6715. Building Permit Application Trade Permit Form Sign Permit Zoning Permit