Due to staffing shortages in the Building Inspection Division, permit processing and inspection scheduling may be delayed. To monitor your permit status, visit the Online Permit Portal or call 860-647-3052. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience.
The Town of Manchester mailed the tax bills for the October 1, 2025 Grand List on June 22, 2026. The first installment of taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2025 are due and payable on July 1, 2026. Failure to pay any tax that is due by August 3, 2026 will cause the tax to become delinquent and subject to interest at the rate of 1.5% per month, back to the original due date of July 1, 2026.
James Davis Zoning Enforcement Officer (860) 647-3057
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday: CLOSED
The Zoning Enforcement Officer determines whether proposed uses of land are permitted at the location described, provides guidance for the location of buildings (from malls to tool sheds) on property and assists in the enforcement of some town ordinances.
One of the reasons the Zoning Enforcement Officer is located in the Building Department is that Connecticut law requires that certain "projects" must comply with Zoning Regulations before a building permit can be issued.
Some parts of the Manchester Zoning Regulations may be varied by the Zoning Board of Appeals, if a hardship can be shown to the Board at a public hearing. The Zoning Enforcement Officer can assist in making application to the Board and also attends all meetings to help in answering questions. Applications for variances and special zoning permits are available in the Planning & Economic Development Department.
The Zoning Enforcement Officer also can provide information regarding the Town Inland Wetland and Watercourses Regulations.
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The Zoning Enforcement Officer will try to find the answers and help to resolve the issue, but sometimes the Town of Manchester has no jurisdiction or authority.
The information contained on these web pages is subject to change without notice. This is intended to be a guide only. There will be circumstances where information will be required which will not be listed.
ZONING REGULATIONS & MAPS