Building
Online Permitting Starting Monday December 5th
Permit applicants will be required to use new CityView Online Portal for all submissions. Paper applications will no longer be accepted. This will require pre-registration and electronic document submissions. Access to the new system will be 24 hours a day/7 days a week and allow credit card payments. Applicants will also be able to check permit application status.
West Hartford Building Department
A building permit is required for any new building construction, alteration or repair of an existing building, a building addition, temporary building, demolition, or pool installation. A permit is required if you plan to alter a building by cutting a portion of a wall, removing or cutting any structural beam or load bearing support, or change any required means of entering or exiting. Building and mechanical permit applications are found under resources. In accordance with the State of Connecticut Basic Building Code and the West Hartford Zoning Ordinance, permits are also required for air conditioning, heating, sprinkler, electric wiring, and plumbing.
The Building Inspection Office offers informational handouts and permits that can be downloaded to help you with your project. Click on the RESOURCES link.
While we are in the final stages of implementing our new online permitting software, permit applications can currently be accepted via mail to Building Department, 50 South Main Street, West Hartford CT 06107, or they can be dropped off in person at the Building Inspection Office, Room 208 in Town Hall.
West Hartford Building Department Staff
Office Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Contact Information
West Hartford Town Hall
50 South Main Street, Room 208
West Hartford, CT 06107
Phone: 860-561-7530
Fax: 860-561-6939