Building Permits

The Town of Enfield requires building permits for all new construction, additions, alterations, demolition, and repairs other than ordinary maintenance.  The voters adopted the NH State Building Code in 2002, and the Town continues to enforce all subsequent State revisions and amendments.  The purpose of adopting a comprehensive building code is to assure current and future occupants of the home that work performed on the property is safe and correct.  It is the responsibility of the Building Inspector to inspect the work and ensure the work meets minimum code requirements.  A building permit must be obtained prior to starting work on a project.  If you are unsure if the planned work meets minimum code requirements please contact the Building Inspector, and he will gladly assist you.

The Building Permit Procedure will guide you through the building permit process and includes a list of the fees that are charged.

When you are planning your building project, you may have questions about zoning such as required lot sizes or set back requirements. Information about these and other zoning questions can be answered by the Building Inspector, the Land Use & Community Development Administrator or can be found in the Town’s Zoning Ordinance.

If you have any building or zoning questions the Building, Planning & Zoning Departments will be happy to assist you. It is better to ask the question now than to make a costly mistake.