Tewksbury
Building
Department

Welcome to the Town of Tewksbury Building Department web site. Our goal is to provide the residents of Tewksbury with as comprehensive as possible guide to our department, the requirements of the Massachusetts State Building Code and the Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Tewksbury. We welcome your suggestions as to how to make this site more responsive to your needs.

MISSION STATEMENT:  To enforce the Massachusetts State Building Code and the Town of Tewksbury Zoning By-Laws. To enforce these codes and by-laws with impartiality and courtesy, to respect the constitutional rights of all people, and to provide services to the citizens of Tewksbury that will enhance their quality of life and public safety.

 

-          GENERAL INFORMATION

-          PERMITTING GUIDE

-          ZONING GUIDELINES

-          BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

-          RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMITS

-          FAMILY SUITE GUIDELINES

      -          COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMITS

-          BUILDING PERMIT INSPECTIONS

-          PERMIT FEES - FEES UPDATED 4/1/08

-          FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

-          FLOODPLAIN INFORMATION

-          WEIGHTS & MEASURES

******BUILDING, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING APPLICATIONS*****

  

The following Links may also be helpful in providing additional information:

Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards

Massachusetts Building Commissioner’s and Inspector’s Association

Attorney General’s Guide to Home Improvement

Wetlands Protection Act Department of Environmental Protection Home Page

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)



 


PLEASE NOTE: All the information on this web site is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for legal or other professional advice. Do not rely on this information in buying real estate or hiring a contractor without first contacting an attorney or other professionals.
 

 

 

 


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