Raymond, New Hampshire Building Permit Guide

In Raymond, building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits are issued by the Building & Health Department at Town Hall, 4 Epping Street, where the Building Inspector also serves as Code Enforcement and Health Officer (603-895-7020). The Town uses a Major and a shorter Minor Building Permit Application. Under the 2026 fee schedule, a new home costs $330 plus $0.36 per gross square foot.

What requires a permit in Raymond?

The Town’s 2026 fee schedule and its Building/Health forms show what Raymond permits:

The Town has two building applications. The Major Building Permit Application comes with a checklist of the septic, driveway, energy and site plan items a new home needs; the shorter Minor Building Permit Application asks for a drawing of the structure and a framing sketch.

Who issues building permits in Raymond?

The Building & Health Department issues building permits, inspects the work and enforces the codes; the Building Inspector, Dana Dinsmore, is also the Town’s Code Enforcement and Health Officer. The Planning & Development Department administers the Zoning Ordinance and supports the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Raymond permit forms

The Town’s forms are in the Building/Health section of its eCode360 Forms and Documents page:

• Major Building Permit Application and its list of submission requirements
• Minor Building Permit Application and the Framing Worksheet
• Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Permit Applications, plus the Affidavit for Non-Licence Plumbing or Electrical for unlicensed work
• Demolition, Pool and Sign Permit applications
• Septic Design Review and Septic Permit applications
• Floodplain Development Permit Application
• Inspection List and Requirements and the residential Impact Fees sheet

The Fire Department’s forms on the same page cover fire alarm, gas/LP, oil burner and sprinkler permits.

Raymond building permit fees

Fees come from the Raymond 2026 Fee Schedule; the Board of Selectmen approved its permit page amendment on June 1, 2026. Many permits combine a flat fee with an add-on per gross square foot.

For example, a new 2,000 sq ft house is charged $330 + $720 = $1,050 for the building permit, $300 for the fire inspection fee, $180 each for electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits and $36 for the certificate of occupancy: $1,926 before any per-inspection fees and before septic, driveway, water and impact fees. Working without a permit costs double the total permit fee ($135 minimum), and renewing a permit costs half the original total.

The schedule’s other pages list the Fire Department’s $50 permits for fire alarms, LP gas, oil-fired equipment and residential sprinklers, a $100 Public Works driveway permit, and, from the March 3, 2026 water revisions, a $2,970 water connection and a $6,337 system development charge for a 3/4 in service.

Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and fire permits in Raymond

Electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits are separate Building & Health applications, each priced on the 2026 schedule. The Town also posts an Affidavit for Non-Licence Plumbing or Electrical with these forms.

The Raymond Fire Department at 1 Scribner Road (603-895-3321) issues permits for fire alarm systems, LP gas, oil burners and sprinklers, and its sign-off is one of the inspections before a certificate of occupancy. On a major building permit, sprinkler plans must already be received or approved by the Fire Department where they apply.

What a major building permit application needs

• The completed Major Building Permit Application
• The state septic approval (which may double as the preliminary plot plan if it shows the building and driveway accurately) and a septic install application
• Two sets of building plans, at least 17 x 22 in: floor plans for every level including the basement, a foundation plan and a window and door schedule, with electrical and plumbing plans if the inspector asks. Plans must be stamped by a registered architect or engineer for houses over 2,500 sq ft and for all multi-family, commercial and industrial buildings.
• Energy code compliance: the EC-1 form with its state approval number, or a REScheck
• A Town driveway permit for every new driveway, plus a state permit where the road requires it
• For Planning Board projects, the approved site plan (22 x 34 in or larger) and the Notice of Decision
• A Water Department connection letter if the lot is on town water
• Where it applies, a Letter of Limited Liability Agreement from the Board of Selectmen

How to get a building permit in Raymond

Inspections in Raymond

Every new construction site must display a placard with its address. For new buildings the Town requires a certified foundation location, recommended after the footing is poured and before the walls go up. The Building Inspector’s list sets this order:

• Footing before the pour, with rebar in place, including vertical bars about every 6 ft to tie the walls to the footing
• Foundation walls before the pour
• Foundation sealing and perimeter drain
• Rough frame, electrical, plumbing and mechanical, ideally at the same visit
• Fire blocking and fire stopping before insulation, then insulation
• A blower door test and an HVAC duct leakage test
• A state standard water test
• Final inspection for the certificate of occupancy, and the Fire Department sign-off

The fee schedule lists an inspection fee of $57, and re-inspections start at $85. Impact fees for new dwelling units must be paid before the certificate of occupancy is issued.

Local Raymond details that matter

School impact fees: the Town’s sheet for new residential development, which falls under the Planning Board, charges $2.48 per sq ft for a single-family detached home, $3.87 for a two-unit structure, $2.13 for multi-family buildings and $0.92 for condos, townhouses, ADUs, new apartments in existing buildings and seasonal conversions.

Floodplains: the Town has a Floodplain Development Permit Application ($85) and posts its Floodplain Development Ordinance of March 10, 2009.

Groundwater: the Planning & Development page posts the Groundwater Management Zone ordinance and map for the Mottolo Superfund site.

Code editions: the Minor Building Permit Application (revised in 2016) still cites the 2009 codes and 2014 NEC. The State Building Code has been the 2024 IBC and IRC, with the 2018 energy code and 2023 NEC, since July 1, 2026; applications received through December 31, 2026 can use the 2021 set instead, but not a blend of the two.

New Hampshire building code

Every building in New Hampshire must meet the state building and fire codes (the 2024 codes since July 2026). Only towns that have adopted an enforcement mechanism issue local permits, and any local amendment must be administrative and confirmed by the state. New Hampshire rules

Raymond building permit FAQ

Who issues building permits in Raymond?

The Building & Health Department at Town Hall, 4 Epping Street. The Building Inspector can be reached at 603-895-7020.

How much does a building permit for a new house cost in Raymond?

$330 plus $0.36 per gross sq ft, so $1,050 for a 2,000 sq ft house. With the fire inspection fee, trade permits and certificate of occupancy, the total is $1,926 before any per-inspection fees and before septic, driveway, water and impact fees.

Do I need a permit for a new roof or siding?

Yes. The 2026 fee schedule lists residential roofing and siding permits at $57 each.

When does the plan need an architect’s or engineer’s stamp?

For houses over 2,500 sq ft and for every multi-family, commercial or industrial building.

What tests does a new house need before occupancy?

A blower door test, an HVAC duct leakage test and a state standard water test, along with the final and Fire Department inspections.

What are the office hours?

Building & Health is open Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Official Raymond permitting resources

These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.

• NH Department of Environmental Services
• New Hampshire State Building Code statute
• Town of Raymond website
• Raymond Building & Health
• Raymond Forms and Documents (eCode360)
• Raymond 2026 Fee Schedule
• Raymond Major Building Permit Application requirements
• Raymond Inspection List and Requirements
• Raymond impact fees for new residential development
• Raymond Planning & Development
• Raymond Town Code (eCode360)

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