Building Permitting Procedures & Fee Schedules

Access our online permit processing.

See inspection requirements on our Inspection Scheduling page.

Permit Applications and Other Forms

General Building Documents

  1. Construction Control Progress Document (PDF)
  2. Final Construction Control Document (PDF)
  3. Initial Construction Control Document (PDF)
  4. Required Inspections and Site Review Document (PDF)

Licensing, Tax & Insurance Documents

  1. HIC Affidavit (PDF)
  2. Tax Verification Form (PDF)
  3. Workers Compensation Insurance Affidavit (PDF)

Permit Applications

  1. Demolition Permit Sign-Off Sheet (PDF)
  2. Gas Fitting Application (PDF)
  3. Plumbing Application (PDF)
  4. Wiring Application (PDF)

Permit Fee Schedules

  1. Building Permits
  2. Gas Permits
  3. Plumbing Permits
  4. Wiring Permits

Effective July 1, 2013

Type of PermitFee
Residential Construction$12 per $1,000 Value
New Buildings, Additions and Alterations
$60 minimum
Commercial / Industrial / Multi-Family$14 per $1,000 Value
New Buildings, Additions and Alterations
$110 Minimum 
Miscellaneous Flat Fees
Swimming Pools – In Ground
$200 
Swimming Pools – Above Ground
$75
Wood Stove
$35
Chimney/Fireplace
$35
Change of Use
$100
Replacement of Lost Permit Card
$35
Permit Renewal
$35
Re-Inspection Fee
$35
Tents
$35
Written Zoning Opinions

Property Owners
No charge
Non-owners and Prospective
$100
Signs$100 each
Demolition
Residential/Commercial < 300 square feet
$60
Residential > 300 square feet
$200
Commercial > 300 square feet
$400
Annual Certificate of Inspection$40


Work started without a permit or permission from the Building Commissioner will be charged a Double Fee.

Value of the proposed work includes carpentry, electrical, plumbing, gas and HVAC work. The value of the work, including labor and materials is to be based on fair market value. If the Building Commissioner determines that the proposed work is not based on the fair market value, the Commissioner will calculate the fair market value of the work using the most recent edition of the RS Means Catalog.

Contact Us

  1. Richard Asmann

    Building Commissioner
    Email Richard Asmann
    Phone: 978-897-1373

    To schedule a building inspection, please call 978-897-1373.


  2. Adam Sahlberg

    Plumbing and Gas Inspector
    Phone: 978-549-3201

  3. Wayne Caldwell

    Alternate Gas and Plumbing Inspector
    Phone:

  4. Jeremy Pierce

    Alternate Gas Inspector
    Phone:

  5. Peter Morrison

    Inspector of Wires
    Phone: 978-530-8331

    To schedule an electrical inspection, please send a text to 978-530-8331.


  6. Jim E. Downing

    Alternate Inspector of Wires
    Phone: 978-265-8005

    To schedule an electrical inspection, please send a text to 978-265-8005.