Town of East Lyme, CT

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Home Building Permits
Building Office

The provided permitting information and application forms are for new structures and or improvements to structures. For further information, please call (860) 691-4114



Swimming Pool Code Compliance and Safety

With the heat of summer upon us, and the increased number of inexpensive pool options at discount and retail stores, the building official would like to remind parents and homeowners that ALL SWIMMING POOLS THAT HOLD MORE THAN 24 INCHES OF WATER REQUIRE A PERMIT AND CODE COMPLIANT BARRIER. 

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Building Permit Process

To obtain a building permit, the applicant must obtain approval from as many as ten (10) separate departments, depending on the type of work.

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Building Permit Exemptions

One- and Two-Family Dwellings
(Effective: September 1, 2004 )

(Amd) R105.2 Work exempt from permit .    Exemption from the permit requirements of this code ...

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Building Permit Applications

Permit Forms 

NEW: We have a new comprehensive permit application that covers Residential, Commercial, HVAC/Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Permits.  Please check the appropriate box at the top of the form.  If you have any questions, please call.