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On October 27,2025 York Code Enforcement will shift from paper-based permitting to online permitting with OpenGov.
We will be using OpenGov for many of our processes - applications, payments, inspection scheduling and complaints. We will be offering on-boarding help upon request. Please submit all requests for on-boarding help to yorkcode@yorkmaine.com
REMINDER
Code Enforcement is digitizing its files. please allow 7-10 days for an electronic copy of property files.
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The Office operating hours are Monday - Friday 8:00am- 4:00pm
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE OFFICE IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. THERE ARE NO WALK-IN HOURS TO SPEAK WITH A CODE OFFICER.
Counter appointment hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9-11. Please contact Emmelyn or Liz to schedule an appointment. (207) 363-1002 | yorkcode@yorkmaine.org
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Page last updated on October 24, 2025 *Please check back for updates*
The Code Enforcement Office administers the Zoning Ordinance, State and Federal regulations, and building codes.
Most questions and permitting can be addressed in a 25 minute appointment; however, if your visit is for a new home, or commercial project you may be asked to schedule a longer appointment with a Code Enforcement Officer.
If you are planning to re-build or build a new home you will be asked to put together a packet of items for review prior to being issued a Building Permit. You can submit this packet of items to the Code Enforcement Office anytime between 8:00 - 4:30 Monday through Friday, closed every Wednesday at noon. After the packet is reviewed, you will be contacted for an appointment for the permit to be issued. This process generally takes about 2 weeks.
Please email us if you have any questions.
Code Changes from 2009 to 2015
Request Form
Maine Licensed Third-Party Inspectors allowed in York for the following inspections: framing, residential electric, insulation, footings, water proofing, perimeter drains, and foundations. MUST SUBMIT REQUEST FORM TO CEO PRIOR TO USE.
- A 90-day appeal period for the community and citizens begins August 1 and ends on October 29, 2018. All appeals must be submitted prior to the end of the 90-day appeal period to the Town to be forwarded to FEMA for review.
- PFIRM Maps
- York Appeal Period of FEMA Maps
- Criteria for Appeal
- FEMA Notice
- Scientific Resolution Panels
- Federal Register Posting
- York Flood Information and Maps