Permit Applications and Forms

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

Amend-permit.pdf (37.55 KB)

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

BP-Commercial-Packet.pdf (324 KB)

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

BP-One-or-Two-Family-Packet.pdf (306 KB)

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-Commercial-2.pdf (33.41 KB)

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.