What is a trade permit?
A trade permit is required for electrical work, plumbing work, HVAC work (heating and cooling), and installing a generator.
Trade permits associated with a building permit can be filed:
- In-person
- Office Hours: 8 am -- 1 pm, Monday -- Friday
- Through email
Trade permits for work not associated with a building permit must be filed in person
- Office Hours: 8 am -- 1 pm, Monday -- Friday
- Trade permits that are not associated with a building permit also require:
- Owner signature
- Tax stamp
- Permit fee -- view the permit fee schedule, HERE.
*Please note, some trade permits require review and approval by other Town departments.
Trade permit applications filed and signed by authorized agents per CT PA No. 91 - 95
Trade permit applications that are filed and signed by an authorized agent of the license holder MUST be accompanied by a letter signed by the license holder on their letterhead. The letter MUST be job-specific listing all of the following:
- Project address
- Building permit number [if applicable]
- Authorized agents name
- Brief description of work
- Signature of the license holder with the date signed
- Please include a copy of the license [wallet size preferred].
Helpful Information:
- To access permit forms, please click HERE.
- To learn what activity requires a trade permit, please click HERE.