Building Permit Information

A Building Permit is Required For: 

  • Tents 
  • Signs
  • Roofing 
  • Demolition 
  • Additions 
  • Siding 
  • Tool Sheds 
  • Pools (Above-Ground & In-Ground)
  • Window/Door/Trim Replacement 
  • Fences (Above seven feet)
  • Decks 
  • Wood Stoves 
  • Sheet Metal
  • Alterations 
  • New Construction

Please click here to access applications and fee schedules.

Building Permit Fees are Based on the Value of Construction:

  • Single-Family Permits are $10 per thousand, with a $30 minimum fee.
  • All other Building Permits are $15 per thousand, with a $45 minimum fee.

Building Inspections:

Please call the Department for further assistance. For Inspection requests, please contact the Inspector directly weekdays between the hours of 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM.  Inspectors leave promptly at 9:00 AM for their daily inspections. 

IMPORTANT NOTICE RE: PROJECTS NEAR WETLANDS

PROJECTS NOT REQUIRING A BUILDING PERMIT BUT REQUIRE CONSERVATION REVIEW ARE:

RETAINING WALLS (BELOW 4 FT); CUTTING OF TREES; DRIVEWAYS; FENCES (BELOW 7 FT); PATIOS

IF THERE ARE WETLANDS NEAR YOUR PROJECT, OR YOU ARE UNSURE IF THERE ARE WETLANDS NEAR YOUR PROJECT, PLEASE CONTACT:  Weymouth Conservation Office, WeymouthTown Hall, 3rd Floor, 781-340-5007  www.weymouth.ma.us/conservation-commission

 

Thank You!