The Building Division is responsible for the protection of persons in all public and private structures through its inspection programs. Areas of inspection include general construction, electric, plumbing, heating/air-conditioning and fire safety. The Division staff also reviews specifications and engineering data for special structural, mechanical, energy and fire suppression.

Permits MUST be applied for using our online permitting system and can be done any time of day.  If you have already completed the work and are looking to get a permit after the fact, the Permit Process is different.  If you are unsure if you need a permit, please check the exemption list or call our office.  If a permit has been issued and you are no longer performing/having the work done, a cancellation request must be mailed to the Building Department; refunds will be issued accordingly.

 The Town of Farmington Building Division prides itself on ensuring all State Building Codes are followed and inspections are done allowing for proper closeout of permits via Certificates of Approval and Certificates of Occupancy.  

All permit fees, residential and commercial, are as follows:

• $15 per $1000 (or any part of $1000) worth of work to be performed; this includes labor and materials. **The Town of Farmington is no longer accepting "Blanket Pemits" so all contractors/trades persons are responsible for their own contract amount and fees.**
• $5 Flat fee for a Certificate of Approval.  This fee will be charged to all other permits not requiring a Certificate of Occupancy.  It will support the inspection and proper closeout of the permit by the Town.
• $15 Flat fee for a Certificate of Occupancy. This is only for permits in which are ground up (new) commercial buildings, new residential dwellings, and buildings where a change of use is requested (ie: educational to institutional).
• $60 Flat fee for a Zoning Fee.  A Zoning fee is added anytime the footprint of the home/building moves outward, or some structure is added to the plot plan. (ie.  New Construction, Deck, Pool, Shed, Additions, Interior Alteration, Basement, Tenant Improvement)

The State of Connecticut Education Fee is already included in the $15 per $1000.