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. Departmental Building Permit Procedures (PDF)
  4. Energy Conservation Application Form (PDF)
  5. New Residential Procedure (PDF)
  6. Woodstove Installation Checklist (PDF)
  7. Commercial and New Construction Tenant Fit Up Procedures (PDF)
  8. Fences and Sheds (PDF)
  9. Residential New Construction (PDF)
  10. Visitability Standards (PDF)
  11. ALTERATIONS OR EXTENSIONS TO PRE-EXISTING NON-CONFORMING SINGLE OR TWO FAMILY STRUCTURES OR LOTS