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Building Permits in Boston, Massachusetts

Part of Suffolk County.

We have not yet verified rules published by Boston itself. Below are the Massachusetts rules that apply, and where to ask.

Where to apply

Permits in Boston are issued by the city's building or planning department. If the city does not run its own permit office, Suffolk County handles applications.

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