Building Department

ONLINE PERMIT APPLICATION PORTAL 

CLICK HERE

A $40.00 fee will be added to all paper submissions.

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Accessory Dwelling Units (H. 4977)

Please visit mass.gov/adu for state regulations

For local regulations click here

Accessory Dwelling Unit legislation is effective on February 2, 2025.

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Schedule An Inspection

All inspections (Wiring, Gas/Plumbing, Building) must be scheduled by calling administrative staff during business hours at the number below:

(781) 344-6070

Please have the address of work and permit number available upon calling.

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Wiring Inspector Office Hours:

8am-9am Monday - Thursday

(781) 232-9239


Gas/Plumbing Inspector Office Hours:

8am-9am Monday - Thursday

(781) 408-1482


Building Inspector Office Hours:

Call during business hours

(781) 344-6070


Mission

To ensure the quality of life of those who live, work, and visit Stoughton by promoting safety in the construction, use, and occupancy of buildings throughout town.

The Building Department oversees the construction, alteration, repair, and demolition of structures throughout the town, while enforcing bylaws and regulations related to zoning, building, plumbing, gas-fitting, electrical, fire safety, and demolition.

Applications, Fees, & Other Building Forms

  1. Abandoned Property Registration Form (PDF)
  2. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Bylaw (PDF)
  3. Application Requirements (PDF)
  4. Basement Conversion Guidelines (PDF)
  5. Building Permit Fee Schedules (PDF)
  6. Certificate of Inspection Fee Schedule (PDF)
  7. Confidential Complaint Form (PDF)
  8. CSL and HIC Guide (PDF)
  1. Dimension and Density Regulations (PDF)
  2. Electrical Permit Fee Schedule (PDF)
  3. Parking Permit Application (PDF)
  4. Plumbing and Gas Fee Schedule (PDF)
  5. Sign By Law (PDF)
  6. Temporary Additional Living Area Requirements (PDF)
  7. Workers Compensation Affidavit (PDF)
  8. Zoning Bylaw (PDF)

ADA Public Notice of Non Discrimination and ADA Grievance Procedure

  1. Town of Stoughton Public Notice of Non Discrimination (PDF)
  1. Town of Stoughton ADA Grievance Procedure (PDF)