Building Department - Permits / Inspections

Working without a Residential Building Permit on location will result in a $300 fine plus double the permit fee.

Working without a Commercial Building Permit on location will result in a $500 fine plus double the permit fee.

Building permits are not accepted by mail and will be returned to the sender.

Failure to have original permit job card on site when an inspection is scheduled, will result in a $100.00 fine.


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ALL permit cards are to be picked up, at the Town Hall, within 14 days from the day it was issued. If the card is picked up after 14 days, there will be a $50.00 fine.

PLEASE NOTE:

Electrical, Plumbing and Gas Fees Have Changed


  1. Building
  2. Electrical
  3. Plumbing

AN INSPECTION WILL NOT BE SCHEDULED IF THE PERMIT FEE IS NOT PAID PRIOR.

Failed or Missed Inspection are subject to a $75.00 Reinspection Fee

Please fill out forms completely. If you have any questions please contact the Building Commissioners Office at 508-949-3800, ext. 4005.

Important

Note: Permits cannot be mailed in. Signatures need to be obtained from other offices - please contact the building department to see what signatures are needed. All incomplete applications will be returned.

Building Permit Fees

  • Residential - $9 per thousand based on estimated cost
  • Commercial - $11 per thousand based on estimated cost
  • Additions - Residential
  • Additions- Commercial
  • Fire Damage Repairs
    • Occupancy Permit Included
  • New Construction - Commercial
  • New Construction - Residential
  • Garages

Minimum Flat Fees

NOTE: IF YOUR PROJECT COST IS MORE THAN $10,000 THE MINIMUM FLAT FEE WILL NO LONGER APPLY

PermitFee
Residential $9 Per $1,000 min $100
Commercial$11 Per $1,000 min $150
Demolition - Residential$150
Demolition - Commercial$300
Fences$75
Certificate of Inspection$200
Pools$75
Signs$100
Storage Sheds (120 Square Feet and Over)$75
Temporary Trailer$100
Wood Stoves$75
Tents (Over 50 People)$75
Moving Buildings$100
Reinspection Fee$75
Filing of Paper Permit$25

Additional Information

Note: Anyone starting without a building permit, fee is doubled. Storage building accessory to a single family residence or two family less than 120 square feet is exempt from a building permit. No permit is required; however, zoning requirements must be met.

Note: A large portion of the permitting process is an application processing and review. If refunds are requested, the following schedule of refund will be applied.

Prior to review of permit..............................................................100%

Following review and subsequent approval or denial of permit....50%

Following any work or inspections..................................................0%

If work has not been completed within 180 days and the permit has expired...0%