Building Permits are not yet available online. Please contact the Building Department for additional information.

When applying for a permit to build, repair or replace decks and/or porches, construction information will need to be provided (ie. type of material being used). A sample form is provided for this purpose.

Click here to download Deck Details for 1 &2 Family Residential Structures

 

Demolition permits are not yet available online. Please contact the Building Department for additional information.

Electrical Permit Applications can now be filled out online however they must be printed, signed and submitted to the Building Department by mail along with the application fee of $25.00. We are not currently accepting applications electronically. (Please note, any fees calculated are subject to change upon review of the application.)

When submitting an application, please note that all multi-family dwellings, non owner-occupied single family dwellings and commercial projects require a licensed NH Master electrician. In addition, please provide a brief description of the work to be performed as well as an estimate of the cost.

Upon review, approval and payment of fees, an approved permit will be mailed. No applications will be processed which do not contain the required information. No work should be commenced prior to receipt of an approved permit.

Click here to download and print an Electrical Permit Application.

 

Elevator/Amusement Permit Applications can now be filled out online however they must be printed, signed and submitted to the Building Department by mail along with the application fee of $25.00. We are not currently accepting applications electronically. Please note, any fees calculated are subject to change upon review of the application.

Elevator/Amusement Permit Application.

Heating Permit Applications can now be filled out online however they must be printed, signed and submitted to the Building Department by mail along with the application fee of $25.00. We are not currently accepting applications electronically. Please note, any fees calculated are subject to change upon review of the application.

Heating Permit

Many building permits involving outdoor projects require submission of a site/plot plan. We have attached a sample plan for reference purposes. Any and all structures you have on your lot must be shown on this plan and the plan must be drawn to scale with all setback information noted.

Click here to download a Sample Residential Site/Plot Plan

 

Plumbing Permit Applications can now be filled out online however they must be printed, signed and submitted to the Building Department by mail along with the application fee of $25.00. We are not currently accepting applications electronically. Please note, any fees calculated are subject to change upon review of the application.

When submitting an application, please note that all multi-family dwellings, non owner-occupied single family dwellings and commercial projects require a licensed NH plumber.

Upon review, approval and payment of the application an approved permit will be mailed. No applications will be processed which do not contain the required information.
No work should be commenced prior to receipt of an approved permit.

Click here to download and print a Plumbing Permit Application.

 

An Application for Certificate of Compliance is required for any new, vacant or previously owner-occupied residential rental properties which are to be rented, offered for rent or otherwise occupied.

This Application may be submitted along with fees to the Building Department. An inspector will contact the owner to schedule an initial inspection.

Transfer of Ownership forms are required for all residential rental properties with a valid (unexpired) Certificate of Compliance. This allows the Certificate to be assigned to the new owner.

This form should be submitted to the Building Department along with a check in the amount of $35.00 payable to the City of Manchester. We are not currently accepting such applications electronically.

Click here to download and print a Transfer of Ownership Form.

 

Sign Permit Applications can now be filled out online however they must be printed, signed and submitted to the Building Department by mail along with the application fee of $25.00. We are not currently accepting applications electronically. Please note, any fees calculated are subject to change upon review of the application.

When submitting an application for Sign Permit, a sign inventory must be included, as indicated on the application. For more information, please contact our office.

Click here to download and print a Sign Permit Application.

 

Yard Sale Permits can be filled out online, printed and submitted to our office along with a check in the amount of $5.00 made payable to the City of Manchester. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return mailing.

Two yard sales per calendar year are allowed.

Click here to download and print a Yard Sale Permit Application.