Building Department

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Apply for a Building Permit Online - CLICK HERE

As of May 22, 2022, Community & Economic Development (CED) Department will no longer be accepting paper permit applications - if a computer is needed to fill out an application. The CED has 2 kiosks for public use.

The Building Inspectors' responsibilities include:
  • The construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, demolition, removal, inspection, issuance and revocation of permits, classification and definition of any buildings or structures and use of occupancy of all buildings and structures.
  • The inspection of wood stoves, fences, signs and pools.
  • The standards or requirements for materials to be used in connection including provisions for safety, ingress and egress, energy conservation, sanitary conditions and fire safety.
  • The establishment of reasonable fees for inspections
  • The certification of inspections of buildings, schools, daycare, restaurants, multi-family and all public buildings.
  • Enforcement and administration of the Natick Zoning Bylaws.

Related Documents

  1. Town of Natick Permit Fee Schedule
  2. Intensity Regulation Chart- Includes Minimum Lot Dimensions and Setbacks
  3. Workers Compensation Insurance Affidavit (Fillable PDF)
  4. Energy Conservation Application Form (PDF)
  5. Woodstove Installation Checklist (PDF)
  6. Commercial and New Construction Tenant Fit Up Procedures (PDF)
  7. Visitability Standards (PDF)
  8. Table 110 Schedule for Periodic Inspection of Existing Buildings
  9. Residential New Construction (PDF)
  10. Finding and Closing Online Permits Guide (PDF)
  11. Zoning Chart (Fillable PDF)
  12. Fences and Sheds (PDF)
  13. Final Cost of Construction Document (Fillable PDF)