RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
New Residential 1 and 2 Family Construction
- Building Permit Application (with sign offs from the departments listed below)
- Copy of Variance (if applicable – check zoning by-laws and tables)
(1) Set of Plans (11” X 17” paper copy) along with a copy of the plans in PDF Format on a CD-ROM for archiving - Copy of Contractors License / Mass State Construction Supervisors License with a minimum (1G) endorsement (homeowner may choose to take the permit solely in their name, if they intend to build the home themselves and reside there once complete).
- State Workers Compensation Affidavit
Cost – ($0.19) Per Square Foot (to include Basement, Decks, Porches, Garages). To be calculated by the Building Inspector - Stamped Truss Schedule and/or Specifications on any Laminated or Engineered building products (if applicable)
Building Permit Application Sign Off Requirements
- Planning Division: 508-324-2561 – Located on 5th floor of City Hall, Room 534
- Conservation Commission: 508-324-2340 – Located on 5th floor of City Hall, Room 522
- Engineering Division: 508-324-2512 – Located on 5th floor of City Hall, Room 531
- Water Division: 508-324-2721 – Located at 1620 Bedford Street (intersection of Bedford and Stonehaven Road)
- Sewer Division: 508-324-2320 – Located on 3rd floor of City Hall, Room 326