Trade Permit Works

Dover

NH  Last verified: 2026-06-29  · Last crawled: 2026-06-28  · Confidence: 100%
Official town site
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

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Email 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
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