Permit Requirements and Guidelines

Building & Zoning permits go together most of the time

Zoning Permits accompany Building Permit applications for projects involving new construction or building additions, changes of use, exterior changes to a building (excluding siding, roofing, and windows). When Zoning Permits are not required a building permits (life safety/structural) are always required.  Building permits cannot not be issued until the Zoning Permit has been approved by the Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO).   

For More Information about Specific Requirements for Individual Projects, see the project related information below:

Work Exempt from permits:

• Work Exempt from Permits

General Residential One and Two-Family Building Permit Projects:

• Residential 1-2 Family Permit Process

General Commercial Building and 3+ Family Residential:

• Commercial and 3+ Family Building Permit Process for Tenant Fit Up, New Business, New Commercial Construction and Residential 3+ Family Construction

Solar:

• East Hartford Residential PV Solar Instructions

Pools:

• Pools Requirements Guide
• Safety Barrier Guidelines for Residential Swimming Pools
• Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs Building Code & Requirements

Roofing:

• Roofing Permit Information and Requirements

Signs:

• Sign Permit Process

Fences and Walls:

• Fences and Walls Permit Process and Requirements

Decks:

• Deck Safety