Permitting

All permits applications are available on our permitting website, by clicking on the permits icon. 

  • A NEW establishment or CHANGES to an existing establishment require the completion of a Plan Review Application.
  • Register your account and select the appropriate application. Please refer to these instructions to guide you through the permitting process.
  • Review the required documentation checklists & upload them with your application submission.  

If you have any trouble with your application, you should call Alicia Linehan at 978-777-0001, x3095 right away.

  1. Application types & Fees

Fees

Food Service (by Risk Category)

Application TypeFee AmountPermit FrequencyApplication / Renewal DatesPermitting Dates
Category 1 (retail-no processing)$125AnnualNovember 1stJanuary 1st to December 31st
Category 2 (limited processing)$150AnnualNovember 1stJanuary 1st to December 31st
Category 3 (full service restaurants)$175AnnualNovember 1stJanuary 1st to December 31st
Category 4 (HSP - nursing home)$225AnnualNovember 1stJanuary 1st to December 31st
Category 5 (HACCP facilities)$225AnnualNovember 1stJanuary 1st to December 31st
Mobile Food Vendor$175AnnualNovember 1stJanuary 1st to December 31st
Temporary Food Permit (not to exceed 14 days)$35N / AN / AValid for 14 Days


Additional Fees

Application TypeFee AmountPermit FrequencyApplication / Renewal DatesPermitting Dates
Body Art Establishment$200AnnualNovember 1stJanuary 1st to December 31st
Body Art Practitioner$75AnnualNovember 1stJanuary 1st to December 31st
Garbage, Offal, Septage Hauler$100AnnualNovember 1stJanuary 1st to December 31st
Keeping of Animals
$25

Annual

November 1st

January 1st to December 31st

Motel/Trailer Park$50AnnualNovember 1stJanuary 1st to December 31st
Recreation Camp$225Seasonal2 Months prior to camp start dateDates of Camp
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher$35 & $7 per bedroom in group homesAs Needed Per RequestN/AN/A
Septic System (Install)$100As Needed Per ProjectN/AN/A
Swimming Pool$225Annual/SeasonalAnnual: November 1st / Seasonal: April 1st

January 1st to December 31st (Annual) / May through September (Seasonal)

Tanning Facility$200AnnualNovember 1stJanuary 1st to December 31st
Title V Installer$50As Needed Per ProjectN/AN/A
Tobacco
$50
Annual
November 1st
January 1st to December 31st
Trailer Park in Lieu of Taxes (MGL 140 S 32G)

$12 per unit per monthMonthyBy the 5th of Each MonthN/A
Well Installation
$25
As Needed Per Project
N / AN / A


Note: Late fee of $35 for all permits.