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Boston Permitting

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Your guide to permits and projects in the City of Boston.

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Find permit projects, details, and requirements. Search results give you links. AI Summary gives you a direct answer from City of Boston sources.

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Start or Grow a Business

See more small business projects.

Get a Business Certificate

Learn how to register your business in Boston.
How to Open a Restaurant in Boston

A step-by-step guide to opening a restaurant in Boston.
Get a Food Truck Permit

Before you open, you must have several permits, insurance, and a commissary agreement.

Property Ownership and Maintenance

See more property maintenance projects.

Renovate a Bathroom or Kitchen

Remove and replace fixtures, plumbing, or electrical work.
Register a Rental Property

You must register your rental property with the City every year.
Get Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Inspected

Apply as soon as you sign your Purchase and Sale Agreement.

Construction and Development

See more construction and development projects.

Get Help with New Construction.

Plan and manage your new construction job.
Build or Make an Addition

Get a building permit and a site plan review for an addition or ADU.
Get a Certificate of Occupancy for Your Space

Confirms that a building or space is safe and legally approved for its intended use.

Use the Street

See more street use and parking projects.

Reserve a Spot for a Moving Truck

A permit guarantees a legal parking spot.
Get a Resident Parking Permit

It’s free. Your car must be registered in your name at your Boston address.
Get a Street Occupancy Permit

Reserve street or sidewalk space for dumpsters, fencing, or storage containers.

Host an Event

See more public events projects.

Host a Block Party

Meet your neighbors and build community.
Host a Public Event

All outdoor public events on public or private commercial property require a permit.
Apply for a One-Day Alcohol License

A license allows you to serve alcohol at your event. For-profit and nonprofit events follow different rules.

Everything Else

See permitting information for more City projects.

License Your Dog

If you have a dog in the City, you must get a license for them.
Dock a Boat

The Boston Harbormaster approves all dock space and mooring permits.
Apply to Film in Boston

You need permits from several departments to film in the City.

FIND A PERMIT

Search a list of City permits, licenses, and certificates. You can filter by department or project category, or see which permits only licensed contractors can apply for.

We’re still adding permits, so check back for more. If you can’t find what you need, try searching.

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Apply for or Manage a Permit
You can apply for many City permits and licenses online, pay fees, and print your permit.
Inspectional Services Permit Portal

Apply for or manage permits from the Inspectional Services Department.
Fire Prevention Permit Portal

Apply for or manage permits from the Fire Prevention Department.
Consumer Affairs and Licensing Permit Portal

Apply for an manage outdoor events and cannabis licenses from Consumer Affairs and Licensing.
Check Permit Status

Check the status of an active Inspectional Services permit.
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