The Inspectional Services Department enforces the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Building, Wiring, Plumbing, and Fuel Gas Codes as well as the Town of Arlington's Zoning ByLaws.

Schedule of Building Permit Fees

Town of Arlington Online Permitting

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- Once you have established an account, you can use the same email address and password to apply for all future permits.
- You can monitor the status of the application online.
- You may also see if any other action is needed. Login to the site and click “My Account” (top right) to see any current tasks that need your attention and to access your active records.
- If you would still like to pay via check or money order (no cash) you may drop off in person at Inspectional Services, 51 Grove Street Arlington, MA 02476.

FAQs and Useful Information

Energy Efficient and Fossil Fuel Free Building Requirements Website

Report a Building Related Code Violation

Make a Public Records Request

Town Links

Town Bylaws (Title VI Building Regulations)
Tree Protection & Preservation Bylaw
Stormwater Management
Wetlands Protection Regulations [PDF]
Zoning Bylaws
Zoning Board of Appeals
Conservation Commission
Historical Districts Commission
Historical Commission
Redevelopment Board

State Links

Board of Building Regulations and Standards
Home Improvement Contractor Search
Construction Supervisors License Search
Mass State Building Code 780 CMR
Mass AAB Regs
Architectural Access Board Regulations
Workers Compensation Lookup
Workers Compensation Affidavit
State Plumbing Code

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