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Massachusetts building departments
This Massachusetts directory covers 14 Census county equivalents and local building-department guides. Massachusetts uses the 780 CMR building code framework while local building departments handle applications, inspections, zoning coordination, and occupancy closeout.
How permitting works in Massachusetts
Statewide code with local building officials. A county name is a geographic index, not a promise that the county government issues every building permit. Many projects are handled by a city, town, township, borough, parish, regional office, or independent city.
Source-backed state research
Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards
Massachusetts uses 780 CMR. The 10th Edition became effective October 11, 2024 and became the only accepted edition after the concurrency period ended June 30, 2025; local building officials administer permits and inspections.
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Available department pages
Boston · Suffolk County
Boston Inspectional Services Department
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Brockton · Plymouth County
Brockton Building Department
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Cambridge · Middlesex County
Cambridge Inspectional Services Department
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Lowell · Middlesex County
Lowell Development Services
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
New Bedford · Bristol County
New Bedford Inspectional Services Department
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Quincy · Norfolk County
Quincy Inspectional Services Department
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Springfield · Hampden County
Springfield Building Department
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Worcester · Worcester County
Worcester Building and Zoning Division
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
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