Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, send to codeenforcement@southportland.org as pdf attachments. Enter the property address in the subject line of your email. Applications are also accepted in-person as hard copies at 829 Sawyer Street, South Portland, ME 04106.

Very likely! Send proposed idea/project via email codeenforcement@southportland.org

1. Enter the property address in the subject line.

2. Once reviewed, notification of which permit to apply for will be sent.

Please view the checklist provied for each application type. Please visit the Applications & Information page for a list of all the current applications.

Credit card payment over the phone is accepted (207-767-7603). Payment accepted in person (check, cash, or credit card).

Varies seasonally with an average of 4 weeks.

Please contact the office by email codenforcement@southportland.org or by phone (207) 767-7603.

Please email codeenforcement@southportland.org or call the office (207) 767-7603.

Please contact the offie by email codeenforcement@southportland.org or phone (207) 767-7603 to receive a response specific to the parcel of land for which you are inquiring. Each parcel within the city is unique and there are no generalizations within the code of ordinance.

No permit is needed for residential properties for fences that are less than 6' high. Fences higher than 6' high need permitting and are subject to setback requirements for that parcel.

Place fences on your own property to ensure ownership and maintenance of the fence. 

Shared fences are at the discretion of neighbors and are maintained by both parties as a civil agreement.

If no such agreement is made, the fence is determined to belong to the parcel of land for which it was originally installed.