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Sheds

Permit Requirements

Permit Application Form:

  • The permit application form must be filled out completely (4 pages).
  • Illegible or incomplete applications will not be processed.
  • Printable Form 
  • Interactive Form

Owner Authorization

  • If the applicant is anyone other then the owner of the property, a letter which authorizes the applicant to act as the owner’s agent in obtaining the permit and to perform the work on the project is required.
  • This letter must be signed by the property owner.

Construction Supervisor License

  • Submit a valid copy of the Construction Supervisor License of the person whowill be responsible for the project.

Home Improvement Registration

  • Submit a valid copy of the Home Improvement Registration of the person who will be responsible for the project.

Worker’s Compensation Certificate

  • On page 3 of the Permit Application is a ‘Workers Compensation Affidavit 
  • Form’ to be filled out. In addition to filling out the Affidavit, you must also submit a valid copy of the General Contractor’s Worker’s Compensation Insurance Certificate. 
  • This Certificate must be site specific.
  • A building permit cannot be issued without Compensation Insurance unless the contractor is a sole proprietor.

Size Requirements

  • Pursuant to 780 CMR (Building Code), a building permit is not required for a shed which has less than 200sf of total floor area. This is a measurement taken from the exterior dimensions of the shed. (ie: 10’ x 20’ = 200sf). If the shed has a loft area, the square footage of the loft is added to the total square footage of the shed.
  • Buildings of 200 sf or more will not be considered a shed for permitting purposes. This size of a structure will be classified as either a barn or garage and permit fees will be based as such. 
  • Also, the building will require a permanent foundation.
  • Refer to permitting requirements for Barns/Garages.