Online Permitting

Please read this entire message before entering the Online Permitting Portal.

THIS PORTAL DOES NOT PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE PERMIT HISTORY OF A PROPERTY.  
Please call 617-993-2650 or visit the Office of Planning & Building for historical permits, status of permits, and inspection records.


CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION

All contractors must be registered in order to utilize the online permitting application. To register, contractors must file a traditional, paper permit application with the Town of Belmont Office of Planning & Building. Please include the following documentation:

  • A current driver’s license or other form of Photo ID
  • Applicable Contractor License(s)
  • Department of Public Safety "S" License (for Electrical Contractors conducting Security work only)
  • Liability Insurance Certificate

Please note that if you have registered with other towns that use SimpliCity Building Permits, you may already be in the online permitting system. Please call the Office of Planning & Building at 617-993-2650 to see if you are already registered. If any of the required information has been previously submitted but has expired you must contact the Office of Planning & Building before you can utilize the online permitting application. 

Once registered, contractors will be provided with a private PIN they can use to apply for permits online as long as licenses and liability insurance information is current in our database. 

  • Note: If you cannot remember your PIN you can retrieve it here: Forgot PIN?

After registering, your information is valid in several communities including:

Ashland, Auburn, Belmont, Billerica, East Bridgewater, Eastham, Holden, Holliston, Lynnfield, Medfield, Melrose, Orleans, Pembroke, Sherborn, Weston, Wrentham.


PERMIT INFORMATION

Online permitting is available for the following permit types:

Building Permits: bathroom & kitchen with NO structural changes; insulation, roofing, siding, and windows

All online Building Permit applications must include the following documents:

      *For Dumpster Permits: Please contact the Board of Health at 617-993-2720

In addition, the following information is required for these specific project types:

  • Bathroom (no structural changes): Floor Plan
  • Insulation/Air sealing: R values (data field provided)
  • Kitchen remodeling (no structural changes): Floor Plan
  • Roofing: no additional documents required
  • Siding: no additional documents required
  • Window replacement: U-factor (data field provided)

Sheet Metal, Electrical, Plumbing, and Gas Permits

All online Sheet Metal, Electrical, Plumbing, Gas permit applications must include the following documents:

​​​​​​Projects beyond the scope identified above must be submitted using an in-person, paper permit application; an online application is not allowed

  • Paper permits are required for the following: Additions, Decks, Dormers, Interior Renovations, and ANY project requiring structural changes.
  • We accept cash or check payment for in-person applications (check is preferred); we cannot accept credit cards.

FEE PAYMENT

After you complete the permit application you must click "Save."

You then must click "Add to Cart" and "Complete Your Purchase" at the bottom of the portal.

Failure to complete the Fee Payment for a permit application will delay approval of the permit application.


ENTER THE ONLINE PERMITTING PORTAL

You can access the Online Permitting Portal if you are the owner of a one or two-family dwelling that is owner occupied or a licensed contractor who has registered with our online permitting application: https://www.mapsonline.net/belmontma/online_permits.