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All permit applications and payments must be submitted in person between the hours of 8:30am-12:30pm at Licensing and Inspection at 260 Constitution Plaza, 1st Floor. Applications & payments are not accepted after 12:30pm. Fees must be paid at time of application.
We accept cash, checks and money orders made payable to the "City of Hartford." Credit cards are accepted but, the Discover Card is not.
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How do I obtain a permit? We encourage you to call or visit us to discuss your specific situation and objectives as the permit process can be complicated and varies based upon different circumstances and location.
What does a permit cost? Costs of permits vary based upon permit type. You can download a fee schedule here. If more than one permit is required, the cost is the toal of all applicable fees. Fees must be paid at time of application.
Permits and Forms
There are different permits and forms that may be required based upon the proposed use, property resources, or location within the city.
Forms for Download:
Form 1: Zoning Application Checklist and Compliance Review
Form 2: Building Types; Select the applicable zoning district(s) for the appropriate form
CX-1, CX-2, DT-1, DT-2, DT-3, ID-1, ID-2, MS-1, MS-2, MS-3, MX-1, MX-2, N-1, N-2, N-3, N-4, N-5, NX-1, NX-2, NX-3 (Overlay districts should use the zone as designated in the corresponding overlay zone.)
The following is a summary of permits and applicable forms:
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Permit / Request
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Description of Requirement |
Fee
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Application
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Zoning & Sign Permit |
For signs, changes in use or site improvements that do not require any other zoning reviews or a building permit (examples: changing a business from a bookstore to a tax office, or adding a garage to the property that is less than 200 square feet). |
$110 |
See Above Forms: PZA, Form 1 and Form 2 |
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Site Plan |
For projects triggering review per section 1.3.3 and as otherwsie required per the Zoning Regulations. |
$110 residential addition;
$135 residential new construction;
$310 commercial
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See Above Forms: PZA, Form 1 and Form 2 |
| Special Permit |
For any use designated as requiring a special permit per the Zoning Regulations. |
$560 | See Above Forms: PZA, Form 1 and Form 2 |
| Historic Review |
For any exterior work on a historically protected property that is visible from the public right-of-way. |
$25 | See PZA Application Download Link Above |
| Zoning Variance |
For any request to vary the regulations in order to develop a property or operate a use that is otherwise not permitted in the zoning regulations. This requires a public hearing, notice to abutting property owners within 300' feet, and a sign posted on the property. |
$260 | See PZA Application Download Link Above |
| Zoning Appeal |
For the appeal of either an official ruling of the Zoning Administrator or a decision by the Planning & Zoning Commission. |
$100 aggrieved party;
$260 original applicant
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See PZA Application Download Link Above |
| Approval of Location |
For any auto business seeking a limited, general use or new dealership license from the State of Connecticut. |
$200 | See PZA Application Download Link Above |
| Liquor Permit |
For any liquor permit application requiring zoning signatures per the State of Connecticut including but not limited to temporary permits, restaurant liquor, grocery beer, package stores, patios and extensions of use, etc. |
$50 temporary;
$200 all other
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See PZA Application Download Link Above |
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(Re)Subdivision
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For any proposal requesting a change in configuration of an existing parcels following the first 'free' lot split. |
$60 + $50/lot | See PZA Application Download Link Above |
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Lot Line Revision / Lot Split /
Lot Combination
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For any proposal requesting a change in configuration of existing parcels, see below for more information. |
$110 | See PZA Application Download Link Above |
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Certificate of Planning Compliance
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This form shall be filed after construction has been completed and prior to requesting a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Department. |
First visit no charge;
$100 each visit there after
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Download |
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Planning Inquiry Form
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For inquiries after 12:30pm. |
None
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Download |
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Zoning Verification Letter Request
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This form is required in order to request a formal Zoning Verification Letter that will involve staff research into the zoning district of a property and/or opine on the permitted nature of a specific use(s). Please see the form for additional information. |
None
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This form is required for all regulated activities in wetlands or watercourses per section 4.3 of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Regulations. See below for more information. |
$160;
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Download |
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Zoning Map Amendment
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This form is required for requesting a change to the Zoning Map. |
$560
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Download |
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Zoning Text Amendment
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This form is required for requests to change text of the text of the Zoning Regulations. |
$560
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Download |
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Site Bond Form
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This form may be required in order to receive a Certificate of Planning Compliance in advance of all site work being completed per approved plans. |
See schedule
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Download |
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Site Bond Release
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This form is required to release the bond being held by the City once all work has been completed. Bond releases require work to be verified by the city and bonds for amounts greater than $25,000 can only be released by the Planning & Zoning Commission. |
First visit no charge;
$50 second visit;
$100 each visit thereafter
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