Online Permitting System Guidelines
For your convenience, effective March 29, 2017, the Town of Portsmouth has adopted online permitting for the submittal of applications for building permits, plumbing permits, moving/demolition permits, mechanical permits, sign permits, soil erosion permits and electrical permits.
Link to Online Permitting Portal
If you do not own a computer or if you need assistance using a computer, both are available at Town Hall. A computer station terminal is located at the Town Hall. Assistance can be obtained in the office or by contacting the Building Inspector’s office during normal business hours. Office hours are Monday – Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Applicants can mail a check payable to: Town of Portsmouth along with a copy of the application to the attention of the Building Inspection Department or walk into the office. Any payments without a copy of your application will not be accepted.
- Before applying for a permit, you should review the Building Inspection Department web page to see what documentation is required. Please scan and attach supporting documentation with your completed application. If you do not have the ability to scan and upload please send by mail or in person with a copy of your application any documentation without a copy of your application will not be accepted. Provide as much information as you can on the form as incomplete applications may be rejected.