Androscoggin County

Home permits and project costs in Lewiston, ME

Lewiston sits in Androscoggin County, Maine. Deep frost lines, snow load and a very old housing stock mean permits frequently touch structural, electrical and energy-code upgrades at once. Work outside city limits is permitted by the county building department rather than the city.

Verified August 2026

Local cost index

+3%

vs national average

Permit fee index

-15%

vs national baseline

Population

37,121

Homeownership

Do you need a permit in Lewiston?

For most structural work, yes

Lewiston enforces maine uniform building and energy code (mubec) in towns over 4,000 residents through Androscoggin County. Roofing, electrical, plumbing, structural, pools and most exterior additions require a permit and inspection. Cosmetic work — paint, flooring, cabinet swaps — generally does not.

Project costs in Lewiston

National baselines adjusted by the local labor and materials index.

Project	Typical cost	Permit	Deep pages
Roof Replacement	$9,800 – $33,100	required	Cost·Permit
AC Replacement	$5,400 – $16,000	required	Cost·Permit
Fence Installation	$2,500 – $11,400	usually required	Cost·Permit
Water Heater Replacement	$1,200 – $5,600	required	Cost·Permit
Pool Installation	$39,300 – $119,000	required	Cost·Permit
Window Replacement	$7,800 – $35,200	required	Cost·Permit
Electrical Panel Replacement	$2,000 – $7,000	required	Cost·Permit
Generator Installation	$6,700 – $22,800	required	Cost·Permit
Solar Panel Installation	$15,500 – $49,600	required	Cost·Permit
Kitchen Remodel	$18,600 – $95,200	conditional	Cost·Permit
Bathroom Remodel	$9,300 – $43,500	conditional	Cost·Permit
Driveway Replacement	$4,400 – $19,700	usually required	Cost·Permit
Paver Patio & Walkway	$3,600 – $16,600	conditional	Cost·Permit
Deck Construction	$5,700 – $29,000	required	Cost·Permit
Shed Installation	$1,900 – $12,400	conditional	Cost·Permit
Whole-House Repipe	$4,700 – $16,600	required	Cost·Permit
EV Charger Installation	$800 – $4,300	required	Cost·Permit
Hurricane Shutter Installation	$3,300 – $18,600	required	Cost·Permit
Pool Enclosure / Screen Cage	$9,300 – $43,500	required	Cost·Permit
Septic System Replacement	$7,800 – $29,000	required	Cost·Permit
Impact Window Installation	$9,300 – $43,400	required	Cost·Permit
Exterior Door Replacement	$900 – $6,700	usually required	Cost·Permit
Garage Door Replacement	$1,400 – $7,800	required	Cost·Permit
Siding Installation	$8,300 – $39,300	usually required	Cost·Permit
Stucco Repair	$900 – $16,600	conditional	Cost·Permit
Soffit & Fascia Replacement	$1,900 – $11,400	conditional	Cost·Permit
Gutter Installation	$900 – $6,700	rarely required	Cost·Permit
Roof Repair	$400 – $5,000	conditional	Cost·Permit
Flat Roof Replacement	$6,200 – $29,000	required	Cost·Permit
Attic Insulation	$1,200 – $7,800	rarely required	Cost·Permit
Ductwork Replacement	$2,600 – $12,400	required	Cost·Permit
Mini Split Installation	$2,500 – $12,900	required	Cost·Permit
Flooring Installation	$2,600 – $20,700	rarely required	Cost·Permit
Tile Installation	$1,900 – $16,600	rarely required	Cost·Permit
Interior Painting	$1,600 – $9,900	rarely required	Cost·Permit
Exterior Painting	$2,900 – $15,600	rarely required	Cost·Permit
Drywall Repair	$400 – $4,700	rarely required	Cost·Permit
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing	$4,700 – $20,700	rarely required	Cost·Permit
Countertop Replacement	$2,300 – $12,400	rarely required	Cost·Permit
Tub to Shower Conversion	$3,600 – $16,600	usually required	Cost·Permit
Sod Installation	$900 – $7,300	rarely required	Cost·Permit
Irrigation System Installation	$2,300 – $10,400	conditional	Cost·Permit
Tree Removal	$500 – $5,700	conditional	Cost·Permit
Outdoor Kitchen	$6,200 – $46,600	usually required	Cost·Permit
Seawall Repair	$8,300 – $98,300	required	Cost·Permit
Dock Construction	$9,300 – $88,000	required	Cost·Permit
Well Installation	$5,700 – $25,900	required	Cost·Permit
Mold Remediation	$1,600 – $15,600	conditional	Cost·Permit
Water Softener Installation	$1,200 – $6,700	usually required	Cost·Permit
Home Addition	$46,500 – $289,500	required	Cost·Permit

Lewiston permitting basics

Jurisdiction	Lewiston, Androscoggin County
Building department	Confirm with the city or county
Permit portal	No verified online portal on file
Owner-builder permits	Owner-builder permits common
Contractor verification	Verify any license with Maine Bureau of Building Codes and Standards before signing

Sources

Sources & verification

Maine Bureau of Building Codes and Standards

Last verified August 2026. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing — they are not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.