Common Permits and Applications
If you need a permit to take up public space or dig up public roadways, you need to go through the Permit Division of Public Works.
There are a range of permits that the Public Works and Transportation Departments issue for use of City streets. The most common are street occupancy and excavation permits. You can apply for both of these permits online.
If you have questions about making a sidewalk deposit, please call our office at 617-635-4900. For any other permit questions or applications, you can contact the Public Works Department by emailing publicworks@boston.gov.
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Have questions? Contact:
Public Works - Permitting -
1 CITY HALL SQUARE, ROOM 715
BOSTON, MA 02201
Forms, Permits, and Applications
Affidavit of Licensed Contractor Violation History - online form
Affidavit of licensed contractor violation history (pdf)
Bond Form
Bond sample
Commercial Hauler permits
DRIVEWAY APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURE
Excavation Permit Fee Schedule
Guaranteed Street Approval Form
News Rack City Ordinance
News Rack Location Form
News rack permit application
Projection permit in, on, or over the public way
Removal of graffiti agreement
Sidewalk Cafe Application
Sidewalk deposits
Stationary Vending Application
Street Occupancy Permit
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Have questions? Contact:
Public Works - Permitting -
1 CITY HALL SQUARE, ROOM 715
BOSTON, MA 02201
