Trade Permit Application Information

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
  • Electrical: electricalapplication@greenwichct.org  
  • Plumbing/HVAC: plumbinghvacapplication@greenwichct.org

Email trade permit applications to bldginsp@greenwichct.org.

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. 

Helpful Information:

• For a detailed step-by-step tutorial on how to file and apply for a building permit via email, please click HERE. 
• For a detailed step-by-step tutorial on how to file and apply for a permit in person, please click HERE. 
• To access permit forms, please click HERE. 
• To learn what activity requires a building permit, please click HERE.