*We are looking for a new Code Enforcement Officer and Licensed Plumbing Inspector! If you are interested in learning these jobs & becoming certified, please contact the Town Office for information on how to apply!*

The Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) & Licensed Plumbing Inspector is available only by appointment. Contact the Town Office @ 207-435-4361 or emailing  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

The Portage Lake Code Enforcement Office helps to protect our lake and our citizens by enforcing the Shoreland Zoning & Land Use codes adopted over the years by the townspeople. This person also serves as the Licensed Plumbing Inspector for septic systems, and is our appointed Local Health Officer. 

Below are PDF versions of the Town Of Portage Lake Ordinances and other applications & paperwork that pertain to the code enforcement operations:

*Portage Lake Land Use Ordinances	*Building Permit Application
*Portage Lake Shoreland Zoning	*Building Demolition Permit Application
*Portage Lake FloodPlain Management Ordinance	*Internal Plumbing Application
*Portage Lake Land Use District Maps	*FAQ's about Septic Systems
*Portage Lake Land Use Chart
*Portage Lake Land Use Dimensional Chart	*Septic System Design Look-up--Maine.gov

Building Permit Fees:

Residential:

Cost of Improvement	Fee Amount
$0--$5,000	$10
$5,001--$35,000	$15
$35,001--$75,000	$30
$75,001--$99,999	$55
$100,000 and over	$2 for every $1,000 cost of construction
Demolition Permit App	$10