Application for Grandfathered Lot Determination
Application-for-Grandfathered-Lot-Determination.pdf (79.66 KB)
Use this form if you own a vacant lot that does not comply with current area and frontage requirements 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
BP-Application-Commercial.pdf (99 KB)
Use this application for all building permits for structures other than one or two-family dwellings
Building Permit Application – One and Two-Family Dwellings
BP-Application-for-One-or-Two-Family-Dwelling-2.pdf (54 KB)
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 forms and affidavits are available at the State Department of Public Safety website at: Construction Control Documents
Submit these forms/affidavits for projects that fall under the Controlled Construction requirements of the State Building Code
Debris Dispoal Form
Debris-Disposal-Form.pdf (16.49 KB)
This document must accompany all applications for building permits whenever construction debris is being disposed
Electrical Permit Application
Electrical-Permit-Application.pdf (332.19 KB)
This is the state’s uniform application to perform electrical work. It can only be filed by a licensed electrician
Flood Hazard Area – Substantial Improvements to Buildings
Notice for Work on Existing Buildings in SFHA
Submit this package for alterations/renovations/additions to buildings that are located in a Flood Hazard Area
Gas Permit Application
Gas-Permit-Application-2.pdf (10.35 KB)
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
Homeowner-License-Exemption.pdf (31.17 KB)
Submit this form with the building permit application if you are a homeowner who is acting as your own contractor
Plumbing Permit Application
Plumbing-Permit-Application-2.pdf (22.7 KB)
This is the state’s uniform application to perform plumbing work. It can only be filed by a licensed plumber
Request for Enforcement
Request-for-Enforcement.pdf (42.41 KB)
Use this form to to file a complaint regarding a possible building code or zoning ordinance violation
Request for Information
Request-for-Information.pdf (34.86 KB)
Use this form to request plans or other documents on file, or to request general information
Sheet Metal Permit
sheet-metal-permit.pdf (17 KB)
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.
Stretch Energy Code Compliance Checklist – Commercial
Stretch Energy Code Compliance Checklist – Residential
Stretch-Energy-Code-Residential.pdf (33.31 KB)
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
Worker’s Compensation Affidavits can be found at the Massachusetts Dept. of Industrial Accidents web site at: https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2016/08/vx/f-aff-builders.pdf
This form must be submitted with all building permit applications
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