FAQs

Assessor

Why does the old owner’s name appear on my tax bill?

Why won’t the Town send my tax bill directly to my bank or mortgage company?

I applied for an exemption on my property, but it didn’t show up on my bill. Why is that?

Cemetery Association

Are there any burial plots available for purchase within the Town of Cumberland?

Is there Maine law restricting the re-sale of cemetery lots?

Code Enforcement

Do I need a building permit for a fence?

How can I apply for a building, electrical or plumbing permit?

I would like to open a business in Cumberland. What do I need to do?

I would like to work out of my house. Is that allowed?

What do I need a permit for?

Community Food Pantry

If I need to use the Pantry, what do I need to do?

How often can an individual use the pantry?

What kinds of items can be obtained at the Pantry?

What services does the Pantry provide?

Can someone else pick up food for an individual or for a family?

Cumberland Police Department

Is the Cumberland Police Department staffed 24/7?

Does the Town of Cumberland have a winter parking ban?

Finance

How to pay property taxes

Information on Assessing and appraisals

Fire/EMS

How do you dispose of needles correctly?

Human Resources / Employment Opportunities

How can I find out if the Town is hiring?

Motor Vehicle Registration

What payment methods are accepted at Town Hall?

Parks, Trails, & Facilities

Are there trail maps available?

Is there a lost and found for the Town Parks?

Can I reserve a spot or location for my group to meet?

Planning

When does the Planning Board meet?

I would like to work out of my house. Is that allowed?

I would like to open a business in Cumberland. What do I need to do?

What is a subdivision?

I would like to split my land into two or more lots. How do I proceed?

Public Works

When is my road going to be paved?

The ditches on my street are clogged, will Public Works fix that?

Do I need permission to expand or move my driveway?

Can I bring waste oil to the Public Works building?

My mailbox was hit by a plow. Will Public Works fix it?

Stormwater

Why does keeping Stormwater clean matter?

Is Cumberland part of the ‘Think Blue’ clean water program?

Are there any ways for the public to participate in our program?

Town Clerk

What payment methods are accepted at Town Hall?

What do I need to re-register my vehicle?

What do I need to get married?

How and where do I get a copy of my vital records?

Where do I vote?

Trash and Recycling

Do I have to pay to take compost out of the Brush Dump?

Is the Brush Dump free for residents to use?

Is trash collection ever delayed due to holidays?

If I miss my pickup, will the trash truck come back?