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Install or Replace Insulation

The state of Massachusetts and the City of Boston support insulation installation through programs like Mass Save.

Who can install or replace insulation?

  • Homeowners and contractors can apply for the Short-form Permit and install or replace insulation 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.

What permits do I need?

Short-Form Permit
  • For replacing existing insulation or adding new insulation.

How do I apply?

The Short-Form Permit page lists the steps you need to take, including:

  • Understanding what documentation
  • How to apply online
  • What to expect after applying
  • What to do after work is completed
Learn more

Short-form Permits

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