The Planning Department is the central source and first stop for all land use activities in Hillsborough. Our purpose is to encourage and support orderly and sustainable economic development within the town’s unique environment and in accordance with the Master Plan and Land Use Regulations
Developments that involve new construction, a change of use, external impacts or the creation of new lots, are subject to the Site Plan or Subdivision review process. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact this office for a preliminary review of the proposed application to allow for appropriate guidance. The application will be reviewed for completeness and any deficiencies prior to the Planning Board’s review.
This office is also where those who are interested in serving on a land use board or would like to learn about any proposed or ongoing projects can reach out.
Planning Director Robyn Payson is available Monday-Thursday from 8:00 am-4:00 pm and Friday by appointment. You can reach the Planning Director by calling the office directly at (603) 464-7971 and by Cell Phone at (603) 831-6135 during regular hours, and by e-mail at robyn@hillsboroughnh.net. Appointments outside of regular hours may be arranged on an individual basis.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Business Occupancy: | $50.00 |
| New Residences, Barns, Garages, Modular Home, Mobile Homes, Alterations, Additions, Breezeways, Porches, (Sheds over 200 sq. ft.), Decks, Ramps, | $50.00 plus $0.025 per sq. ft. |
| Residential: Electrical, Plumbing or Gas/mechanical Permits | $50.00/Commercial $100.00 |
| Foundations Only | $50.00 |
| Swimming Pools, Chimney, Fireplace, Pellet and Gas Stoves | $50.00 |
| Demolition | $25.00 |
| Commercial Buildings or Construction of a New Business | $100.00 plus $0.25 per sq. ft. |
| Septic Permit Application | $100.00 |
| Fences over 6’ (feet) | $50.00 |
Once a permit has been issued and if no construction has begun within 60 days, the maximum refund will be 50% of the square footage cost. All other permit fees (including the $50 & $100 for the permit before adding the .25/sq. ft.) are nonrefundable.
Construction must begin within 180 days of the issuance of a permit or if the work authorized by the permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after work has started.
**Permit renewal: 50% of original cost – $50.00 minimum
Permits are valid for 1 year.
**If you choose not to stand for your inspection and/or you fail the inspection there is a $25.00 re-inspection fee payable prior to re-inspection.
Penalty equal to double the permit fee will be charged for work done without obtaining a
building permit.