Get Wellesley Building Department

Filling out the Wellesley Building Department application online can streamline your building or construction project. This guide provides clear instructions to ensure you complete the required form correctly and efficiently.

Follow the steps to complete the Wellesley Building Department application online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the Wellesley Building Department application's online form and open it in the editor.
2. Choose either the Residential or Commercial Building Permit Application based on your project. Ensure you select the correct type, as the requirements differ.
3. Thoroughly fill out all fields in the application, as any missing information may lead to denial. Be sure to have proof of ownership and the property owner’s signature included, as contracts are not accepted.
4. Register any relevant contractors by ensuring all CSL (Construction Supervisor License) and HIC (Home Improvement Contractor) contractors are registered with the Wellesley Building Department, along with providing their original CSL and HIC cards.
5. If your project involves new construction or alterations that change the structural footprint, submit a certified Plot Plan prepared by a Massachusetts Registered Land Surveyor. Be aware that the plot plan must show all existing structures, dimensions, setbacks, and must not be attached with staples or adhesives.
6. For new single-family dwellings or significant additions, check if a Large House Review is necessary. Consult the LHR Affidavit for detailed calculation requirements.
7. Include a Construction Plan, if applicable. Most projects will require detailed drawings that comply with specified sizes and include relevant structural details.
8. If your project affects the Thermal Envelope or requires Energy Code compliance, include documentation such as ResCheck or ComCheck that meets these codes.
9. Complete a Solid Waste Disposal application if your project involves construction waste. This step is mandatory for waste disposal permits.
10. Complete and sign the Worker’s Compensation Insurance Affidavit, clearly indicating your insurance company and policy number.
11. Pay the necessary permit fee at the time of submission to finalize your application process.
12. For homeowners undertaking their own projects, provide the homeowner warning form and license exemption form as required.
13. Consult any additional permitting requirements based on your project’s specific needs, including approvals from the Fire Department, Board of Health, Planning Board, and other relevant entities.
14. Once all steps are complete, save changes, download, print, or share the document as necessary.

Start completing your application online to ensure your building project is properly permitted.