Online Permitting Portal and Directions

(Scroll down to the bottom of the page for directions and link to portal)

A Building Permit is required by Section 110.0 of the Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR). Anyone seeking to construct, alter, repair, or demolish a structure must first obtain a building permit.

All Building Permits require PDF copied attachments of:

• Contractor’s License(s)
• Homeowners may submit their own Building Permit Application Information about Homeowners acting as their own Contractor. Homeowners must reside year-round in the dwelling.

For Kitchen or Bathroom remodels where fixtures are being moved a layout plan needs to be attached.

For the installation of Generators, a Mechanical or Generator Permit Application is required. A survey/certified plot plan or GIS Map showing the location of the generator with approximate measurements is required and the specs for the generator.

For applications proposing exterior additions a survey/plot plan may be required. Certified Plot Plan – What is one? For interior renovations plans may be required.

If there will be a dumpster left on the site, please contact the Fire Department in order to submit this form with the required fee: Rubbish Container Form

The fee for Electrical, Plumbing, Gas Fitting Applications associated with a Building Permit are based on the total construction cost. A building permit must be approved prior to the submission of the mechanical applications. Please contact the office if you want to find out the exact fee prior to submitting the application.

Filling Out a Permit Application

1. Select the appropriate permit application from the menu on the left.
2. Select the location/address for the permit. You may narrow your search for the address by entering characters of column text in the white boxes under House # and/or Street.
3. Choose the address by highlighting its row.
4. Click the Next button above the Property List.
5. Fill out the application fields to completion.
6. Once you have filled out all text fields click Submit.
7. Once you click Submit you will be prompted to add Attachments.
8. Click O.k. if you want to add Attachments.
9. You are done and your permit application will be reviewed as soon as possible during the regular hours of the Building Department.
10. You will be contacted by the Building Department with the exact application fee prior to the issuance of a permit.

If you need to add Attachments after closing a submitted application, or you want to check the status of the application, you may go to My Documents at the top center of the Main Page. Select the Permit and click the buttons to the left.

DEMOLITION FORMS (to be attached to a Building Permit Application)

• Demolition-Form⇒
• National Grid Demo Form – Electric⇒
• National Grid Gas Disconnect Form⇒

GENERATOR CHECKIST (complete the on-line Mechanical Application)

• Mechanical Generator Checklist⇒

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To schedule any type of inspection, please call or send an email to the Building Department: 978-626-5250 – [email protected]