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Town of Hancock, Maine

Town of Hancock, Maine

Hancock was incorporated in 1828 as its own town.

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Building Permits

The Town of Hancock is divided into various “Zones” i.e. Rural Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Shoreland Each of these zones has its own rules for building, i.e. what can be done in a particular zone and what the setbacks are in a particular zone. Please contact Don Baker, CEO before beginning any building project. This includes excavation!

All construction in Hancock that exceeds 100 sq. feet must have a building permit before construction begins.

All building and/or excavation in Shoreland Zone requires a permit!
You can download the application here or fill it out On-Line. NEW!

PDF Applications

  • Building Permit Application
  • Shoreland Zoning Application
  • Site Plan Review Application
  • Subdivision Application
  • Sign Application
  • Road Entrance Permit Application
  • APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE OR APPEAL TO BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

On-line Application

  • Building Permit Application
  • Shoreland Zoning Application
  • Demolition_Permit_Application
  • Sign Application
  • APPLICATION for TOWN ROAD ENTRANCE
  • Plumbing Permit

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday : 7AM – 4:30PM
  • Tuesday : 7AM – 4:30PM
  • Wednesday : 7AM – 4:30PM
  • Thurday : 7AM – 4:30PM
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Friday : CLOSED

Selectboard Members

John (Jack) Bridges Jr., Chairman
Phone: 422-3393
Term Expires: 2026

Adam C. Foster
Phone: 422-3393
Term Expires: 2027

Vacant
Phone: 422-3393
Term Expires: 2025

William Birdsall
Phone: 422-3393
Term Expires: 2026

Sean C. Jones
Phone: 422-3393
Term Expires: 2025

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Town of Hancock
Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday: 7AM – 4:30PM
  • Friday: CLOSED

Phone

  • Phone: 207-422-3393
  • Fax: 207-422-6705

Physical Address:

  • 18 Point Road, Hancock, Maine 04640

Mailing Address:

  • PO Box 68, Hancock, Maine 04640

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