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Welcome to Boston Permitting
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Find everything you need to know about the necessary permits for your projects in the City of Boston.
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Gut or Renovate

Gutting and renovating projects, including major remodels, structural changes, or demolition, fundamentally alter a building. Use the resources on this website for general guidance to get started. Once you apply, Inspectional Services will confirm the specific documents needed for your project.

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Please note: We're actively working to add even more permit project content to our new permitting BETA site. Please continue to check back for updates and new content.

Permit Project Information and Resources

Permit Project Information and Resources
Fast Track Program

The program will speed up the approval of building permits for office renovations from four weeks to within seven days.
Renovate a Bathroom or Kitchen

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

Who's Involved:

Inspectional Services
617-635-5300
Historic Preservation
617-635-1935
Landmarks Commission
617-635-1935
Parks and Recreation
617-635-4505
Planning
617-722-4300
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