Codes enforced by the Town of Rockport:

• 2015 International Residential Code (IRC)
• 2015 International Building Code (IBC)
• 2015 International Existing Building Code (IEBC)
• 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
• 2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC)

• New Construction, Accessory Structures (sheds, temporary storage units, garages, etc.), Renovations, Commercial Construction, Demolition, Filling/Excavation, Home Occupations, Use, Peddlers Permits, Signs, Timber Harvesting, Vegetative Clearing, etc.  

• If you are submitting a plumbing application, please fill in the applicable form and email to alowe@rockportmaine.gov 
• Plumbing Application Form 
  
• Subsurface Wastewater Disposal System Application Form 
  
• Replacement Septic Tank Only Application Form 
• Street Opening and Sewer Connection Form 
  
• Questions about submitting a plumbing permit? 
• Contact our office and ask to speak with either Scott or Andrew. 

Storm Damage

If your property sustained damages from a recent storm, please be sure to thoroughly photograph the damage. Depending on your property's location, State and Federal Agencies as well as the Town may require permits for repair and replacement, in which case before and after photographs will be necessary. 

If damage has occurred, please reach out to the Planning and Development Department to get started on the permit application process

Planning Board & Zoning Board of Appeals Applications

Any applications coming before either the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Appeals will need to be emailed to the Planning and Development Director, Orion Thomas at othomas@rockportmaine.gov.  All application will need to have received a completion status from the Planning and Development Director before the application is placed on the Agenda. Please refer to the Land Use Ordinance for application requirements.