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Building Permits in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Part of Bristol County.

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

Where to apply

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

Permit guides