The Permitting and Inspections Department serves as a one-stop permitting, licensing, and inspections shop, which centralizes services and reduces wait times. The Council approved the creation of the new department at its March 7, 2016 meeting. The department oversees building permits, code enforcement, business licensing, housing safety and zoning.

The Department is also responsible for the enforcement of the City’s building, plumbing, electrical, housing, solid waste and land use codes. The combination of education and enforcement is crucial to protect the health, safety and welfare of all Portland residents and visitors. Each year, the Department reviews thousands of building plan and conducts thousands of inspections to ensure quality construction, the safe housing and the proper use of the land.

**NEW** Building Codes Adopted by the State of Maine, effective April 23, 2018 
The Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC) updates have officially been adopted with amendments as of January 23 2018 and are required to be enforced beginning April 23, 2018. All building permits applied for on or after April 23, 2018 shall comply with the codes as adopted.

• For a complete list of the current codes and standards: Building Construction Codes and Standards
• For more information on the State adoption: Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC)
• For public access to view the I-Codes: ICC Building Codes

**NEW** Online Application Submission through Citizen Self Service
NOTE: Starting Monday, April 16, 2018, we will no longer accept permit applications via e-mail. Please submit applications through the new Citizen Self Service portal. Refer to the Applications page for instructions. Thank you for helping us provide more efficient service. 

Third Party Plan Review Program

Policy on Requirements for Stamped or Sealed Drawings

Permitting & Inspections Department Staff Organizational Chart