The City of Keene will host a public workshop for the 2025 Keene Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. Hazard Mitigation Plans help residents and local officials understand what hazards affect the […]
Seasonal Information
Beaver Brook Restoration Plan In 2008, Moosewood Ecological LLC conducted a multi-disciplinary assessment of Beaver Brook. The purpose of this project was to assess Beaver Brook’s current state in order to […]
Solar Financing and Incentives Typically, solar installations are paid for through loans, upfront payments, or a power purchase agreement (PPA). A Homeowner’s Guide to Solar Financing is a resource from the Clean […]
Solar Energy in Keene In 2019, the Keene City Council adopted a resolution to transition the entire community to 100% renewable electricity by 2030 and 100% renewable energy by 2050. In order […]
Property & Housing Safety Standards The Department’s two part-time Housing Inspectors work in conjunction with Keene State College’s Coordinator of Student and Community Relations, the Keene Police Department’s College Liaison […]
Solar Permitting and Approvals The Keene Community Development Department is committed to providing exceptional customer service. To promote the advancement of solar in our community, we are committed to the […]
About The Community Development Department implements community based strategies to enhance economic opportunity, build strong neighborhoods, protect Keene’s environment and natural resources and ensure a dynamic framework for quality growth and […]
Accessory Dwelling Units What is an “ADU”? An ADU, sometimes called a “granny flat” or “in-law apartment,” is an independent living unit ancillary to a single-family dwelling unit and under […]
Schedule Meetings are generally held the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30 PM, unless otherwise noted. View the City Calendar to confirm the date and time of the next meeting. 2025 Meeting […]
Schedule Meetings are generally held the third Wednesday of each month at 4:30 PM: 2025 Meeting Schedule View the City Calendar to confirm the date and time of the next meeting. Staff Liaison Evan J. […]
Schedule Meetings are generally held the 2nd Wednesday of every other month at 4:30 PM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at City Hall. View the City Calendar to confirm the date and time of the next […]
Further Information Greater Goose Pond Stewardship Plan Adopted 5/2/2019 Greater Goose pond Forest Trail Assessment and Design PlanPart 1Part 2Part 3Part 4Part 5 Staff Liaison Carrah Fisk-Hennessey(603) 357-9829 Schedule The […]
Schedule Meetings are generally held the first Wednesday of each month at 8:00 AM in the 2nd Floor Council Chambers of City Hall. View the City Calendar to confirm the date and time of the […]
Schedule Meetings are generally held the third Monday of each month at 4:30 PM, unless otherwise noted. View the City Calendar to confirm the date and time of the next meeting. 2025 Meeting Schedule […]
Boards and Committees The Community Development Department supports a number of Boards and Committees that meet at a variety of dates, times and locations during the month. Click on the […]
Food Licenses & Inspections The City of Keene is one of the few self-inspecting municipalities in the state with all food licenses and inspections applied for and conducted through the […]
Applications & Forms FEE SCHEDULES: Building Permit Fee ScheduleLand Development Fee Schedule APPLY ONLINE: Open the online portal to apply online for a building permit, a street access (driveway) permit, report […]
Building Safety Building staff is responsible for the review, approval, issuance and inspection of all construction within the City of Keene. This includes but is not limited to structural, electrical, […]
Comprehensive Master Plan What is a Master Plan? A Master Plan is a long-range plan for a community that provides guidance for city-wide growth and development patterns, investments, and initiatives. […]
