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The Inspectional Services Department, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Building Permit Applications

7/5/2018

Please click the correct link below for the type of building permit you wish to apply for.

  • Apply for Your Building Permit (New Construction) Online
  • Apply for Your Building Permit (Addition / Alteration) Online
  • Apply for Your Building Permit (Roof) Online
  • Apply for Your Building Permit (Siding) Online
  • Apply for Your Building Permit (Solar) Online
  • Apply for Your Building Permit (Tent) Online

How Can We Help You?

Apply for your permit online

Inspectional Services Department

  • 831 Massachusetts Avenue
  • Cambridge MA 02139
  • Phone: 617-349-6100
  • Fax: 617-349-6132
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Hours

  • Monday 7am -8pm
  • Tuesday7am-5pm
  • Wednesday 7am-5pm
  • Thursday 7am-5pm
  • Friday 7am-12pm

Counter Hours:
Monday 7:00am – 8:30am
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 7:00am – 8:30am
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Friday: 7:00am – 8:30am
11:00am – 12:00pm

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