Building permits in Manchester, NH
Permits for Manchester are issued by City of Manchester, Planning & Community Development — Building Division. Applications go through the portal below.
Checked against the department's own page on 6 Sep 2026
Where to file
- Department
- City of Manchester, Planning & Community Development — Building Division
- Phone
- (603) 624-6450
- Portal
- www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/Planning-and-Comm-Dev/Building/Permit-Applications
One City Hall Plaza. PCD@ManchesterNH.gov.
What each job needs in Manchester
Typical requirements and fee ranges. Fees scale with project valuation, so treat these as a starting point and confirm the number with City of Manchester before you quote.
| Project | Permits | Typical fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Remodel | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Addition | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| New Construction | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Site / Grading | $500–3,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
| Electrical | Electrical | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Plumbing | Plumbing | $50–200 | 3–5 business days |
| HVAC / Mechanical | Mechanical (HVAC) | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Roofing | Roofing | $100–400 | 1–5 business days |
| Deck / Fence | Building | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Demolition | Demolition | $50–400 | 5–10 business days |
| Commercial Build-Out | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Fire / Life-Safety Review | $300–2,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
Licensing in New Hampshire
No statewide general-contractor license — GCs are licensed locally; the state licenses only specific trades (electricians, plumbers, gas fitters) through OPLC.
Issued by No statewide GC license (local licensing); NH Office of Professional Licensure & Certification (OPLC) — trades · Verify a licence
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Department, portal and phone checked against the official page on 6 Sep 2026. Fee ranges and turnaround times are typical for this kind of work and are not quotes. Requirements change, so confirm with the department before you file. SQM.AI is not a law firm and this page is not legal advice.