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

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?

Do I need a building permit for a fence?

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

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 services does the Pantry provide?

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

Are there limits on what can be obtained on each visit?

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

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?

Police Department

Can you fingerprint me for my new job (or adoption, etc.)?

What are the laws around carrying a concealed handgun, and how do I apply for a permit?

Does the Town of Cumberland have a winter parking ban?

Is the Cumberland Police Department staffed 24/7?

Public Works

Why doesn’t the Brush Dump have longer hours?

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?

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?

Vernal Pools

What towns are currently engaged in or have completed Vernal Pool Mapping Projects?

What if I have questions, need hard copies of materials, or would like to request a field determination?

Who is responsible for identifying SVPs?

What is a vernal pool and why are they important?

Waste 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?

What day is my trash picked up?