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Rhode Island building departments
This Rhode Island directory covers 5 Census county equivalents and local building-department guides. Rhode Island projects may involve the State Building Office and local building officials. Confirm who receives the permit and who performs each inspection.
How permitting works in Rhode Island
State code with local or state inspection roles. A county name is a geographic index, not a promise that the county government issues every building permit. Many projects are handled by a city, town, township, borough, parish, regional office, or independent city.
Source-backed state research
Rhode Island Building Code Commission
Rhode Island’s Building Code Commission establishes statewide minimum construction standards and provides a state e-permitting path. Local building officials remain involved in enforcement and permit administration, so the applicable local or state office should be confirmed for the project.
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Available department pages
Cranston · Providence County
Cranston Department of Building Inspections and Zoning
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
East Providence · Providence County
East Providence Building Inspection Division
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Newport · Newport County
Newport Department of Zoning and Inspections
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Pawtucket · Providence County
Pawtucket Zoning and Code Enforcement Office
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Portsmouth · Newport County
Portsmouth Building Inspection Department
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Providence · Providence County
Providence Department of Inspections and Standards
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Warwick · Kent County
Warwick Building Inspection Department
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Woonsocket · Providence County
Woonsocket Building Inspection and Code Enforcement Division
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
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