About the Building Inspector Department

Although the Town of Woodstock does not have zoning we do have a building permit process that regulates the Town’s Setback and Building Height Ordinance. A building permit is required for all new structures, demolitions, changes to the footprint of existing structures, or if there is a change of use in a structure. 

If the property is located in a floodplain, please complete the Town of Woodstock’s FLOODPLAIN APPLICATION, and also attach a certified engineer’s review that confirms that the plans comply with all State and Federal Floodplain Regulations.

*NEW* ADDITIONAL form required as of July 2023 ELEVATION CERTIFICATE : The FEMA Elevation Certificate is used to provide elevation information necessary to ensure compliance with community floodplain management ordinances. It is also used to determine the proper insurance premium rate, and to support a request for Map Changes. The application can be dwnloaded from the town website.

For NON-RESIDENTIAL Structures, please submit a DRY FLOODPROOFING CERTIFICATE. This form can be found at:https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_form-ff-206-fy22-153_0.pdf

NHDES SHORELINE WATER QUAILITY PROTECTION ACT (SWQPA): SWQPA establishes minimum standards for the subdivision, use and development of shorelands adjacent to the state’s public waterbodies, referred to as the Protected Shoreland. 

Please attach a NHDES Approved SHORELAND IMPACT PERMIT if structure is within250' from a shoreline.https://onlineforms.nh.gov/app/#/formversion/7063cebc-a94e-4438-9a41-fca9623a828e

All demolitions require a pre-demolition asbestos survey.

The International Energy Conservation Code of 2006 is a statewide energy code with which anyone building, renovating, or adding to a home or commercial structure with heating must comply in all towns and cities. Please complete the New Hampshire Residential Energy Code Application from their website and submit your building permit with a copy of the confirmation you receive from New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission.

Please contact the Town of Woodstock’s Administration Office to determine whether or not additional water, sewer, or backflow charges may apply.

It is the property owner’s responsibility to comply with all State of New Hampshire rules and regulations.