Building Permits in Middletown, Connecticut

We have not yet verified rules published by Middletown itself. Below are the Connecticut rules that apply, and where to ask.

Where to apply

Permits in Middletown are issued by the city's building or planning department. If the city does not run its own permit office, the county handles applications.

Connecticut statewide rules

State defaults apply everywhere in the state; cities and counties may add stricter local rules.

Shed

Size limit (sq ft): 200 source: bridgeportct.gov

Fence

Height limit (ft): 7 source: bridgeportct.gov

Pool

Exempt from a permit: Prefabricated swimming pools equal to or less than 24 inches deep, not exceeding 5,000 gallons capacity, installed entirely above ground are exempt from a permit. source: bridgeportct.gov

Patio

Exempt from a permit: Sidewalks, driveways and on-grade concrete or masonry patios not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, not requiring guards, and not over any basement or story below and which are not part of an accessible route, are exempt from a building permit. source: bridgeportct.gov

Driveway

Exempt from a permit: Sidewalks, driveways and on-grade concrete or masonry patios not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, not requiring guards, and not over any basement or story below and which are not part of an accessible route, are exempt from a building permit. source: bridgeportct.gov