Applications and Forms

Application for Grandfathered Lot Determination

Use this form if you own a vacant lot that does not comply with current area and frontage requiremets and you want to know if it is a granfathered buildable lot.

Application to Alter/Renew a Building Permit

Use this form if you are changing the scope of work, changing contractors/architects, and/or renewing a permit

Building Permit Application - For Projects Other Than One or Two-Family Dwellings

Use this application for all building permits for structures other than one or two-family dwellings

Building Permit Application - One and Two-Family Dwellings

Use this application for all building permits that involve one or two-family dwellings

Building Permit Packet - For Projects Other Than One or Two-Family Dwellings

This packet contains all documents that are typically needed for a building permit involving a structure other than a one or two-family dwelling. Note that not all pages are required for all projects.

Building Permit Packet - One and Two-Family Dwellings

This packet contains all forms that are typically required on projects involving one or two-family dwellings. Note that not all pages are required for all projects.

Construction Control Affidavits

Initial, Final, and Phased Construction Control for,s and affidavits are available at: 

 http://www.mass.gov/eopss/consumer-prot-and-bus-lic/license-type/csl/construction-control.html#

Submit these forms/affidavits for projects that fall under the Controlled Construction requirements of the State Building Code

Debris Dispoal Form

This document must accompany all applications for building permits whenever construction debris is being disposed

Electrical Permit Application

This is the state's uniform application to perform electrical work. It can only be filed by a licensed electrician

Gas Permit Application

This is the state's uniform application to perform gas work. It can only be filed by a licensed gasfitter

Homeowner's License/Registration Waiver

Submit this form with the building permit application if you are a homeowner who is acting as your own contractor

Plumbing Permit Application

This is the state's uniform application to perform plumbing work. It can only be filed by a licensed plumber

Request for Enforcement

Use this form to to file a complaint regarding a possible building code or zoning ordinance violation

Request for Information

Use this form to request plans or other documents on file, or to request general information  

Sheet Metal Permit

A sheet metal permit is required for all work governed by 271 CMR. The permit can only be issued to a licensed sheet metal worker. 

Special Inspection Guide

Submit this document for all projects that fall under the Controlled Construction proviions of the State Building Code (projects involving buildings over 35,000 cubic feet, other than one or two-family dwellings).

Stretch Energy Code Compliance Checklist - Commercial

Include this form with your building permit application for all commercial projects (regardless of height/size) and all multi-family residential projects of 4 stories or more

Stretch Energy Code Compliance Checklist - Residential

Include this form with your building permit application for all single family residential projects and all multi-family projects of 3 stories or less.

Worker's Compensation Insurance Affidavit

This form must be submitted with all building permit applications