Portsmouth, NH · Remodel / renovation permit

Portsmouth, NH remodel / renovation permit checklist

4 required items. Read from the town's pages on 09/27/2026.

In the packet (2)

  1. Floor plan of the work area Inspection Department FAQ
  2. Structural details: framing, beams and headers Inspection Department FAQ

Filed on ViewPoint Cloud (OpenGov) - City of Portsmouth (1)

  1. Building permit application, completed, signed and dated RSA Chapter 155-A New Hampshire Building Code (full chapter)

Only when it applies (1)

  1. Historic Commission or historic district sign-off (when Is the property in a historic district, or is the building 50 or more years old: yes) ViewPoint Cloud public API - Portsmouth record types and descriptions (JSON)

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