Dover
Permit required
required for new development
Fee range
$15 per 14 days to $60 per month
Processing time
The review process may take upwards of 1 to 2 months
All permit information
| Field | Value | Confidence | Verification | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contact the town office directly | high | human_verified ✓ | ||
| Fee schedule | https://www.dover.nh.gov/Assets/government/city-operations/2document/fire-and-rescue/health-inspections/FY26_ScheduleofFees.HealthLicencing.pdf | high | human_verified ✓ | source |
| Permit forms | https://www.dover.nh.gov/government/city-operations/planning/inspection-services/ | high | human_verified ✓ | source |
| Scheduling inspections | You can request an inspection using the City of Dover’s online permitting portal or call Inspection Services at 603-516-6038. At least a 2-business day notice is suggested. | high | human_verified ✓ | source |
| Inspection scheduling method | online portal or phone | high | human_verified ✓ | source |
| Job type notes | Building permits are not required for simple and normal maintenance and repairs, provided that such work does not exceed $2,500.00. A permit is not required to install a shed that is less than 200 square feet. A permit is not required to install a fence that does not exceed 7 feet in height. | high | human_verified ✓ | source |
| municipality_mailing_address | 288 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820 | high | human_verified ✓ | |
| Office hours | Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. | high | human_verified ✓ | source |
| Permit office | https://www.dover.nh.gov/government/city-operations/planning/inspection-services/ | high | human_verified ✓ | source |
| Permit types supported | building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire prevention | high | human_verified ✓ | source |
| Phone | 603-516-6000 | high | human_verified ✓ | |
| Portal vendor | EnerGov | high | human_verified ✓ | source |
| Published fees | Monthly fees range from $15 per 14 days to $60 per month | high | human_verified ✓ | source |
| Required notice window | At least a 2-business day notice is suggested | high | human_verified ✓ | source |