Building Permits

For answers to questions regarding the Building Permit Application process or requirements, please contact the Selectboard Office at 603-756-3672 or by email at JDaigle [at] WalpoleNH.us (JDaigle[at]WalpoleNH[dot]us).

What Requires a Building and/or Demolition Permit?

  • New Construction that changes the footprint of the property; including sheds, garages, decks, porches
  • Construction of any detached structure.
  • Solar arrays both ground mount and roof mount.
  • Demolition including homes, sheds, garages, decks, porches.

What does not require a Building Permit?

  • Re-siding, re-roofing, new windows
  • Gutters, fences.
  • Interior Renovations.
  • Any new structure that is under 100 square feet including additions, sheds, decks, porches

For commercial building expansions (interior and exterior), contact the Planning Board Chair to determine if a Site Plan Review is needed. The Selectboard Office will not accept commercial property building permits without Planning Board feedback.