Last updated:
9/6/19
Common permits and applications
If you need a permit to take up public space or dig up public roadways, you need to go through the Permit Division of Public Works.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
In most cases, you’ll have to give your paperwork to the Transportation Department, located in Room 721 at Boston City Hall. After they approve your plans, they give us the paperwork and we collect fees and issue the permit.
The Permit Division is located in Room 715 at Boston City Hall. For payments, we take cash, a check (with a valid photo ID), money order, credit, or debit card.
Have questions? Contact:
1 CITY HALL SQUARE, ROOM 714
BOSTON, MA 02201
BOSTON, MA 02201
Forms, Permits, and Applications
Affidavit of Licensed Contractor Violation History - online form
Affidavit of licensed contractor violation history (pdf)
Bond form
Bond sample
Complete trash hauler permit application (2018)
Driveway application (Commercial or residential)
Excavation Permit
News Rack City Ordinance
News Rack Location Form
News rack permit application
Projection permit in, on, or over the public way
Removal of graffiti agreement
Sidewalk Cafe Application
Sidewalk deposits
Stationary vending license application
Street Occupancy Permit
Telephone Booth Permit