Building and Land Use Department

Building Inspector
Dick McManus
rmcmanus@townofdurhamct.org

Town Planner/Zoning Enforcement Officer (Permits Only)
Robin Newton
rnewton@townofdurhamct.org
860-349-8253

Deputy Zoning Enforcement Officer (Enforcement Actions)
Joseph Carta
jcarta@townofdurhamct.org

Administrative Coordinator
Jennifer Perry
jperry@townofdurhamct.org

Department Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30AM - 3:00 PM
Building Inspector Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30AM - 12:30PM
Phone: 860.349.8253

Building and Zoning Permits Now Online

The Town of Durham is excited to announce the launch of a new online permitting system. The introduction of the Permit Link system to request building and zoning permits online minimizes the need for residents and contractors to visit Town Hall.
The permitting system is open to everyone and is easily found following this link: https://permitlinkusa-online.com/csp/durhamct/DocumentLink.PublicLogin.cls

Permit Requirements

Accurate plans of what you plan to build.

A plan view (overhead) and an elevation (cross-section) of structure. It must be accurate and self explanatory. We prefer scale drawings but non-scale and well dimensioned will be accepted. Size of lumber and spans must be identified. Beams & headers must be identified for size and span as well.

A plot plan of the property showing the location of the proposed building, the septic system and well location

For additions that affect the number of bedrooms in a house or change the footprint of the existing house, the health department must review proposal first.

A "model energy code" calculation is required for homes and additions. (Contact the building official for further details)

Braced wall details.

Your contractors name, license number and certificate of worker's comp insurance if applicable.