Do I need a driveway permit to build a driveway on my property?

Yes, you always need a driveway permit. Where you obtain one from depends on whether your proposed driveway enters off from a town owned road or a State highway. If your driveway borders a State highway, then you must submit a driveway permit application to the State of New Hampshire Bureau of Highway Maintenance, District Four, 19 Base Hill Road, Swanzey NH 03446. To obtain an application, please call (603) 352-2302 or go to the State Highway Building at 19 Base Hill Road.

If your driveway borders a town road, then you must submit a driveway permit application to the highway superintendent for approval. The application may be obtained at the town hall or by printing one from the link on this website.