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Permit Applications

ViewPoint Cloud (click here to access all online permits)

**If you are purchasing an existing food business or are looking to build one - please READ THIS PAGE FIRST**

PLEASE NOTE: Since January 1, 2019, the 6 types of Building permits are all consolidated into a single application through the ViewPoint system.  Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, and Fire permits will remain separate applications. 

ViewPoint Cloud is the software that powers the City of Portsmouth's online permitting center. Through ViewPoint you can apply for all City Inspection permits online. With this new system, you will be able to: submit an application from anywhere 24/7, monitor the status of the application online, and receive notifications via email as your application is reviewed and processed.

If you have any questions, please click on the link and go to the section "For New Users and FAQs". If you are still unsure how to proceed, reach out directly to our office at (603) 610-7243 during business hours.

 

The Following Permit Applications are all completely processed online through ViewPoint Cloud:

  • Access the online Permit Application website (click here) 

  • Building: Additions or

    ViewPoint Online Forms (click here)
    Click on the logo  to access the Online permitting Software

    Renovations, Commercial or Residential

  • Building: Minor Construction / Renovation / and Miscellaneous Activities 
  • Building: New Construction - Commercial or Residential
  • Building: Tenant Fit-Up/New Use/Change in Use
  • Building: Home Occupation 1 or 2
  • Building: Temporary Structure / Use
  • Commercial Hood/Fire Suppression  system permit application
  • Electrical Permit: Commercial 
  • Electrical Permit: Residential
  • Mechanical/Gas Permit: Residential 
  • Plumbing Permit: Residential
  • Plumbing/Mechanical Permit: Commercial
  • Permit Applications for Street Encumbrances
  • Automatic Sprinkler System Application
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Inspection Department

City Hall
1 Junkins Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Hours

Monday 8 AM – 6 PM

Tuesday – Thursday 8 AM – 4:30 PM

Friday 8 AM – 1 PM

Phone
(603) 610-7243

Inspection Resources

  • Permit Applications
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