Building Department

Steps to Apply for Permits and Applications

Due to the COVID-19 preventive measures implemented by the Town of Trumbull, permitting applications for residential and commercial projects is being managed electronically. View the most current Permit, Inspection, and Land Use Application Guidance on the Permits and Applications page.

The public must have an appointment to come into any Town Buildings.  An online scheduling system to make appointments with some Town departments can be found on the Town website. Please go to the home page and click on the link for "Schedule an Appointment" and follow the directions for the department you wish to visit.  Direct Link: https://veoci.com/veoci/p/form/4cakv8xncy7b#tab=entryForm Residents can always call by phone and make appointments. Please call 203 452-5000 for a directory of departments. If you are unable to locate a department, please call 203 452-5005 for assistance.

Please email us at buildinginfo@trumbull-ct.gov, or call us at 203-452-5020 (if we miss you, please leave a voicemail and we will return your call). 

Responsibilities

The responsibility of the Building Department is to review all construction documents for compliance with the Connecticut State Building Code, and to issue necessary permits. It is also the responsibility of the Building Department to monitor all projects while under construction, perform a final inspection and issue a Certificate of Occupancy. We answer emergency calls from fire dispatch to assess damage to determine if structures may be occupied.

Inspections

According to the Connecticut State Building Code section R109.3: It shall be the duty of the permit holder or their agent to notify the building official that such work is ready for inspection.

Related Documents

  1. Basement Construction Guide (PDF)
  2. Building Permit Procedure and Fee Schedule (PDF)
  3. Commercial and Industrial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) (PDF)
  4. Demolition Requirements (PDF)
  5. Generator Permit Application Information (PDF)
  6. Safety Message About Smoke Alarms (PDF)
  7. Smoke Detector Public Act (PDF)
  8. Snow Load Information (PDF)
  9. Why Do I Need a Permit (PDF)