Westerly, RI

Building Office

How permitting works in Rhode Island

All building permits in Rhode Island are issued at the city or town level. The city's role is to provide a local building official who has the final say on all construction approvals, ensuring that every project follows the mandatory Rhode Island State Building Code.

All permits issued by 39 Cities/Towns.

Contact Information

Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Not sure what a term on their forms means? See the Building Permit Glossary.

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