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Updated 02/10/2021
The Building Permit fee is now $10.00 per $1,000. of the construction project cost (calculate 1% of the project cost). There is a $50.00 minimum fee. Click on the following links to access Building Permit and Plumbing/Subsurface Fees.
Inspections: **Effective October 1, 2020, we will no longer accept affidavits and/or videos in place of plumbing or electrical inspections**
Permit Applications: Building Permit Application or Plumbing Permit Application
Meeting with a Code Officer and Permitting: Code Enforcement Officers are available by appointment only for in person and phone consultations. File review is available by appointment only.
In person appointments of no more than ONE individual will be available at the Code Enforcement Office. Masks are required. Appointments will be limited to 20-25 minutes and will allow for permitting, reviews of new home and commercial construction, plan reviews, and to answer questions.
You can sign up for an appointment for a Code Enforcement Officer by calling (207)363-1002 or emailing rjohnson@yorkmaine.org.
Please recognize that we can meet most of your needs via e-mail; and the answers to many of your questions can be found in the FAQ’s Section on the Code Enforcement Page.
Inspections: **Effective October 1, 2020, we will no longer accept affidavits and/or videos in place of plumbing or electrical inspections** Please call the office at (207) 363-1002 or use the Contact Code Enforcement link to schedule. We do allow inspections to be done by Third Party Inspectors and Maine Licensed Engineers. You must submit their signed inspection report along with the "Request For Use Of Third Party Inspector" form. A valid building permit must be in place to use this service.
We do NOT allow Third Party Inspectors, Maine Licensed Engineers or Architects to perform external plumbing inspections (septic systems), internal plumbing inspections, or final inspections of any kind; you must contact the Code Office to perform these inspections.
Septic/Subsurface Design Requests: To obtain a copy of a septic design visit the State of Maine’s Septic System Permit Search Service. Subsurface Applications and Variance Requests should be e-mailed to knewell@yorkmaine.org
Access to Property Files: If you do not need to meet with a Code Enforcement Officer and simply wish to review property files, please contact the Code Enforcement Administrative Assistant Reenie Johnson at (207) 363-1002 rjohnson@yorkmaine.org for an appointment or scan request. Please provide the property address and focus of research (i.e. septic design).
Correspondence, applications and forms can be e-mailed to rjohnson@yorkmaine.org, left Attn: Code Enforcement in the Town Hall drop box outside, or mailed via USPS to:
The Town of York Code Enforcement Office, 186 York Street, York, Maine 03909.
*Please check back for updates*
The Code Enforcement Office administers the Zoning Ordinance, State and Federal regulations, and building codes.
Most questions and permitting can be addressed in a 25 minute appointment; however, if your visit is for a new home, or commercial project you may be asked to schedule a longer appointment with a Code Enforcement Officer.
If you are planning to re-build or build a new home you will be asked to put together a packet of items for review prior to being issued a Building Permit. You can submit this packet of items to the Code Enforcement Office anytime between 8:00 - 4:30 Monday through Friday. After the packet is reviewed, you will be contacted for an appointment for the permit to be issued. This process generally takes about 2 weeks.
Please contact Laura if you have any questions.
Maine Licensed Third-Party Inspectors allowed in York for the following inspections: framing, residential electric, insulation, footings, water proofing, perimeter drains, and foundations. MUST SUBMIT REQUEST FORM TO CEO PRIOR TO USE.
- A 90-day appeal period for the community and citizens begins August 1 and ends on October 29, 2018. All appeals must be submitted prior to the end of the 90-day appeal period to the Town to be forwarded to FEMA for review.
- PFIRM Maps
- York Appeal Period of FEMA Maps
- Criteria for Appeal
- FEMA Notice
- Scientific Resolution Panels
- Federal Register Posting
- York Flood Information and Maps
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Phone: 207-363-1002
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Amber Harrison
Director, LHO, CRS Coordinator
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Leslie Hinz
Stormwater Manager/Asst. CEO
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Kathy Newell
Inspector
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Luke Vigue
Asst. CEO, Lister/Appraiser
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Heather Ross
Asst. CEO/Land Use Technician
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Reenie Johnson
Administrative Asst.