Building Permit Fee Schedule

Building Permit Fees (PDF) - Approved by the Select Board on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in accordance with M.G.L. c. 40 §22F

BUILDING

TYPE OF WORK PERFORMED

PERMIT FEE

RESIDENTIAL (1-2 FAMILY DWELLING)
• New Construction, Additions, Renovations
$10 per $1,000 of Construction Cost ($50) Minimum
• Relocation of Structure
Same As New Construction
• Roof, Siding, Windows, Insulation
$10 per $1,000 of Construction Cost ($50) Minimum
• Demolition
$10 per $1,000 of Construction Cost ($50) Minimum
• Certificate of Occupancy
Included in Permit Fee
• Swimming Pool (Above-Ground or In-Ground)
$10 per $1,000 ($50) Minimum
• Shed
$10 per $1,000 of Construction Cost ($50) Minimum
• Wood / Pellet Stove
$50.00
• Home Occupation Permit
$50.00
• Photovoltaic (PV / Solar) System
$10 per $1,000 of Construction Cost ($50) Minimum
COMMERCIAL (ANY BUILDING OTHER THAN A 1-2 FAMILY DWELLING)
• New Construction, Additions, Renovations
$12 per $1,000 of Construction Cost ($50) Minimum
• Certificate of Occupancy
Included in Permit Fee
• Signs
$50 first 10 square feet - $2 per square feet thereafter
• Demolition
$10 per $1,000 of Estimated Cost
• Periodic Inspection (Required for Assembly, Educational, Institutional,  
   and Other Use Groups)
$75.00

PLUMBING

TYPE OF WORK PERFORMED

PERMIT FEE

RESIDENTIAL (1-2 FAMILY DWELLING)
• New Construction
$250.00
• Addition / Renovation / Repair
(*Note - Sewer Connection, Boiler Connection, Backflow Preventer, Piping Repairs are considered 1 fixture.)
$75.00 1st fixture / $25 per additional fixture ($250 Max. Fee)
COMMERCIAL (ANY BUILDING OTHER THAN A 1-2 FAMILY DWELLING)
• New Construction, Additions, Renovations
2% of Job Cost ($100 Minimum)
• Alterations / Repairs2% of Job Cost ($100 Minimum)

GAS

TYPE OF WORK PERFORMED

PERMIT FEE

RESIDENTIAL (1-2 FAMILY DWELLING)
• New Installation or Replacement$25.00 per fixture ($100 Minimum)
COMMERCIAL (ANY BUILDING OTHER THAN A 1-2 FAMILY DWELLING)
• New Installation or Replacement2% of Job Cost ($100 Minimum)

ELECTRICAL WIRING

RESIDENTIAL (1-2 FAMILY DWELLING)
• New Construction$250.00
• Large Renovation with Service Upgrade$250.00
• Large Renovation without Service Upgrade$150.00
• Service Upgrade100.00
• New Outlet(s) / Fixture(s) / Appliance(s) - One (1) Inspection75.00
• Temporary Service100.00
• Swimming Pool (Above-Ground)150.00
• Swimming Pool (In-Ground)250.00
• Photovoltaic (PV / Solar) System with or without Energy Storage System (ESS)$200.00
• Energy Storage System (ESS) to existing PV Array75.00
• Low Voltage (Burglar/Fire Alarm, Data, Camera, Speaker or Similar Wiring)$75.00
• Septic or Other Utility Pump(s)$120.00
COMMERCIAL (ANY BUILDING OTHER THAN A 1-2 FAMILY DWELLING)
• New Construction, Additions, Renovations2% of Job Cost ($100 Minimum)
• Carnival, Circus, Fair, etc.$100.00
• Sign - Building Mounted$75.00
• Sign - Free Standing$125.00
• Septic or Other Utility Pump(s)$120.00
• Low Voltage Systems, New or Existing (HVAC, Fire, Security, Data, Network, etc.)2% of Job Cost ($100 Minimum)
• Photovoltaic (PV / Solar) System with or without Energy Storage System (ESS)2% of Job Cost ($100 Minimum)

MISCELLANEOUS - ALL BUILDING / PLUMBING / GAS / ELECTRICAL WIRING

• Additional Inspections When Required$50.00 per Inspection
• Re-Inspections$50.00 per Re-Inspection
• After-Hours Inspection (Pre-Paid, Pre-Scheduled)$75.00 per Hour