Building Department

The Building Department’s objective is to provide outstanding service to the residents of Litchfield and the contractors who work in our town. The Department is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Connecticut State Building Code and the laws and regulations set forth by the State of Connecticut. It is the Building Official’s responsibility to review all applications and drawings for building and safety code compliance.

The department will issue building permits and all trade related permits, conduct required inspections of all building sites, and buildings for which these permits are issued. This is done to insure code compliance in all construction to protect the health, safety and welfare of the people who live, work and visit the buildings within the Town of Litchfield. Certificates of use and/or occupancy are issued after satisfactory completion of all permitted work.

The Town of Litchfield offers an online permitting system. With our new system you can register and apply for any permit by using the link below. The Department's objective is to provide outstanding service to the residents of Litchfield and the contractors who work in our town. The system will allow you to apply and pay for permits, check status, print permits, check old permits and many other things once you have registered for an account. You should be sure to have all the information and documents required prior to applying for your permit. You can upload and attach any supporting documentation with your application.

For any assistance, you can email our Building Dept Assistant at Bld_Assistant@Townoflitchfield.org. The Building Dept personnel will be happy to answer any questions you may have to complete your submission.

You may also send an email to the above address regarding inspections or any other questions you may have for the office staff.

Permit Application Link