Install Or Replace Siding
If you’re replacing siding on a home or building, you’ll need a Short-Form permit and in some cases, and an Electrical Permit if any electrical wiring must be moved or installed.
Who can install or replace siding?
- Homeowners and contractors can apply for the permit and install or replace siding if the work is being done on a 1-2 unit owner-occupied home.
- You must hire a contractor to apply for the permit and perform the work if it’s being done on a three-family or bigger dwelling, such as:
- an apartment building
- a multi-unit condo, or
- one floor of a triple-decker house
- If the work involves any electrical wiring, you must also hire a contractor with a valid, non-expired Massachusetts trade license.
What permits do I need?
Electrical Permit
- If any wiring must be installed, repaired, or moved during the installation of the siding.
Short-Form Permit
- If you are replacing siding and no other structural changes need to be made, such as cutting into a wall.
How do I apply?
The Short-Form Permit and Electrical Permit pages list the steps you need to take, including:
- Understanding what documentation is required
- How to apply online
- What to expect after applying
- What to do after work is completed
Related Resources
City of Boston Permit Finder
Check the status of an active permit
What's My Zoning?
View Zoning information for your address or parcel ID.
Inspectional Services Online Portal
Visit the Inspectional Services online portal.
Boston Permitting
Find what you need to know about the permits for your projects.
