FAQs

Assessors Office

Real Estate Tax FAQs

Community Preservation Act (CPA) FAQs

Motor Vehicle Excise Tax FAQs

Belmont High School Building Project

Who is on the Belmont High School Building Committee?

Why does Belmont need a new high school?

How can I be involved in the process?

Who is the Owner’s Project Manager and what is their job?

Who will build the new school? How are bids considered?

Building Division

Do I need a building permit to put a shed in my yard?

Do I need a building permit to put up a fence? What are the Town of Belmont regulations concerning fences?

Do I need a building permit for painting or wallpapering?

Is a building permit required to replace windows in my home?

Council on Aging

Do I have to be a Belmont Resident to attend programs at the Belmont Council on Aging?

What is the process for signing up for programs?

How do I find out about the schedule of activities?

How old do I need to be to use the services and programs of the Council on Aging?

DPW Highway Division

How can I encourage my neighbors to recycle?

I just had my bathroom remodeled. I put the wood, cabinet, and tile out for pick-up, but it was left behind. How can I get the Town of Belmont to pick these items up?

I have an old metal swing set that I need to dispose of. Will the regular trash truck pick it up, or do I need to call for a special pick up?

I put my trash out this morning for pick up, but the trash truck had already been down my street. They usually come after 9:00 am, but today they were early. How can I get my trash picked up?

When composting, how long do I need to wait for good soil to develop?

DPW Water Division

Who do I contact if there is a leak at the water meter

Why do water meters need to be replaced

Is there a charge to replace my meter

Does the Water Division offer separate meters for apartments and outdoor use?

From time to time I get rusty-looking water at home. Sometimes I can even see little specks of rust floating in the water. What is the cause of this, and what should I do when it happens?

Emergency Management Agency

How do I reach BEMA in an Emergency?

Facilities Department

Who do I contact for home inspections?

What are the operating hours for the Viglirolo Rink?

Who do I contact for smoke detector certificates?

How do I obtain a building permit?

How do I book a facility rental?

Health Department

How can I report a lost dog or cat?

How can I dispose of my used needles?

How can I report a barking dog complaint?

Highland Meadow Cemetery

Highland Meadow Cemetery FAQ

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MBTA Communities Advisory Committee

What is MBTA Communities/ Section 3A?

Parking Clerk

Can I pay my parking citation online?

Do Parking Meters work on Sundays?

Planning Board

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Select Board

How do I contact Select Board Members?

Which Select Board member represents my neighborhood?

Can I request a Select Board Proclamation?

When does the Select Board Meet?

Town Administration

Can I close my street for an event?

Can my business get a liquor license?

Does my event need a one day liquor license?

Who do I contact if my trash was not collected as scheduled?

Town Clerk

What's required to run for elected office, either as a Representative Town Meeting Member for my precinct or Town-wide elected official?

Who are Belmont's Town Meeting Members?

I have a dog or a cat - do I have to license them? What's required?

I'm interested in what Town Meeting is doing. Where can I find information about any upcoming Town Meetings?

What is the Town census and why should I respond?

Treasurer and Tax Collector

Motor Vehicle Excise Tax FAQs

Municipal Lien Certificate FAQs