New State Law for Short-Term Rentals

New State law requires registration of short-term rentals and payment of State excise tax. Learn more

Online Permitting

Applying and paying online will speed up the process and reduce the legwork.

160 Cambridge Park Drive

A residential & commercial (ground floor) 6 story building. The residential floors consists of 398 units.

8 Education Street

Seven & One Quarter Floors of Classrooms/Offices and Two & Three Quarter Floors of Parking Garage.

159 First Street

The project will consist of 115 residential units and underground parking for 64 vehicles.

News & Announcements

New Building and Related Fees Effective June 14, 2017

The City has implemented an increase in building and related fees. Applicable increases will be effective 12 noon on Wednesday, June 14, 2017.

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Upcoming Events

Jan 30

Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

Board of Zoning Appeal Meeting

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The Inspectional Services Department (ISD), staffed with 28 inspectors and support personnel, is responsible for the enforcement of all laws and related City Ordinances which pertain to the Massachusetts State Building Code and certain articles of the State Sanitary Code. More specifically, these responsibilities encompass the administration of the State Building, Plumbing and Gas, Electrical, and Mechanical Codes, the Massachusetts Access Board Regulations (521 CMR) and the provisions of the State Sanitary Code that address the inspection of food handling establishments, housing, lead paint and asbestos testing and removal, day care, and swimming pools. Also, ISD is responsible for the enforcement of the City Zoning Ordinance and for the provision of administrative support for the Board of Zoning Appeal (BZA).

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