From the Ground Up - A Contractor's Guide
These pages are intended to provide the public with an overview of the permitting process. It is designed to provide the specific information required and procedures necessary in order to obtain a permit. If you have further questions, please contact Boston Inspectional Services at 617-635-5300.
WHEN DO I NEED A PERMIT?
- NEW CONSTRUCTION
- MAJOR ALTERATIONS/STRUCTURAL CHANGES
- AMENDMENTS TO PLANS
- MINOR CHANGES/NONSTRUCTURAL
- COMMITTEE TO LEGALIZE OCCUPANCY
- USE OF PREMISES
- PERMIT TO DEMOLISH STRUCTURE
- GARAGE PERMIT AND / OR FLAMMABLE LICENSE
- FOUNDATION PERMIT
- ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE PROTECTION, GAS FITTING
- CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
- CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION
- PERMITTING REFUND POLICY
- FAST TRACK
- Housing
- Commercial
- Fast track for burned out buildings
(Used when a new building/structure is being erected.)
(Used when structural changes are being made to an existing building/structure.)
(This form is used when the Applicant decides to make changes to the original plans. It is only applicable when the changes are made after Planning and Zoning has approved the original plans and a permit has been issued.)
(This form is used when alterations are being made to an existing building/structure that do not involve any structural changes or changes of use.)
(This is required when the current structure does not have a record of occupancy.)
(This form is used when the applicant wants to use the property for a use controlled by Zoning (e.g. parking outdoor seating.))
(This form is used when the applicant plans to demolish an existing building/structure.)
(Required when applicant intends on storing autos or flammable liquids.)
(Required when applicant intends to build a foundation.)
(These forms are used when any electric, plumbing, fire protection, or gas fitting work is being performed on a new or existing structure.)
(This certificate is required after the construction is complete and prior to occupying the structure.)
(A certificate of inspection is required when any work is performed that involves structural changes. The work must be inspected throughout the project to ensure compliance with the building code. A yearly inspection is required by the building code for all places of assembly.)
(A refund is available for applicants who have paid their initial fee and subsequently abandoned construction or have been denied by the Board of Appeals. In order to qualify for a refund, the work must not have been commenced.)
©2008 The City of Boston