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VIEW LICENSES AND PERMITS ONLINE: For your convenience, we have additional resources available online called Citizen Self Service (CLICK HERE) where you are able to:
- Check the status of an application or permit issue before September 1st, 2023.
- View development project and permit history.
Town of Acton Building Department:
Mission Statement
The primary mission of the Building Department is to provide quality service to the community that is knowledgeable, efficient, comprehensive and helpful to the public. The intention is to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the construction, quality of materials, use of all buildings and structures within the Town of Acton. The department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the uniform codes and related Federal, State, and Local adopted laws and ordinances.
New Energy Code Coming Soon
For more information, please visit the DOER website by clicking here.
Use this link to learn more about how to transition to electric heating and cooling: https://www.abode.energy/acton
Please note that a new permit fee schedule will be in effect starting August 10, 2023.
Permit Applications
1. Log in into OpenGov (click here).
2. Select the "Building Department".
3. Choose the type of permit by clicking "Select".
4. Follow the steps on each page to complete the application.
* If you have any questions call us at 978-929-6633.