Renovate a Bathroom or Kitchen

Renovating a bathroom or kitchen involves the complete removal and replacement of toilets, bathtubs, sinks, or stoves, dishwashers, and garbage disposals, as well as electrical work, metal exhaust work, and opening or moving walls.

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You will need several permits if you are planning to renovate a bathroom or kitchen.

If you are a homeowner trying to complete one or both these projects, you’ll need to hire a contractor who will apply for the permits and perform the work.

Who can renovate a bathroom or kitchen?

Homeowners and contractors can apply for the Short-form or Long-form permit.
Only a contractor with a valid, non-expired Massachusetts trade license may apply for a Plumbing Permit, Electrical, or Sheet Metal permit and perform any plumbing, electrical, or exhaust work related to renovating a bathroom or kitchen.
If you are installing, replacing, or moving fire alarms or sprinklers, you’ll need to hire a Fire Protection Engineer as well.

What permits do I need?

Short-Form Permit

For renovating an existing bathroom when no other structural changes need to be made, such as cutting into a wall.

OR

Long-Form Permit

For moving any structural walls or egresses while performing the work, such as expanding the size of the bathroom or kitchen, creating a new window, or creating or removing a doorway.

Additional Permits

You may need other permits that only licensed contractors can apply for, including:

Plumbing Permit

For contractors working on a project that involves water lines or plumbing work such as sinks, bathtubs, bathroom fixtures, and non-structural pipe work.