City of Newton, MA
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Applications are now available online at NewGov. We are rapidly expanding our online presence and would ask that you check the online site before submitting paper applications.
Currently online (as of January 2026):
Plan reviews
- RESIDENTIAL Plan Review (1 - 6 Dwelling Units)
- COMMERCIAL Plan Review (includes residential buildings with 7 or more Dwelling Units)
- Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Plan Review
Inspections
- COMMERCIAL Acceptance Test
- RESIDENTIAL Smoke/CO Detector (26F & 26F 1/2)
- Licensing of Health, Education, or Child Care Facilities
Permits - Fire Alarm
- Fire Alarm Install or Modification [COMMERCIAL]
- Fire Alarm Install or Modification [RESIDENTIAL]
- Fire Alarm Repair / Replace [COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL]
- Fire Alarm Make Safe / Temporary / Demo [COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL]
- Master Box Installation
Permits - Fire Protection
- Sprinkler COMMERCIAL Install / Modify
- Sprinkler RESIDENTIAL (1-6 Unit) Install / Modify
- Sprinkler Repair/Replace [COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL]
- Sprinkler Make Safe or Demolition [COMMERCIAL / RESIDENTIAL]
- Ansul/Commercial Cooking/Gas Stations
Permits - Hot Work/Open Flame/Blasting
Permits - Flammable Storage/Hazardous Materials
- Fuel Tank/Oil Burner Installation/Removal (Excluding Propane)
- Residential Propane Tank Installation, Renewal, and Storage
- Flammable Storage Permits, Licensing & Certificates of Registration (excluding Labs)
- Flammable Storage - Temporary
- Laboratory Registration/Permit
- Fumigation / Insecticidal Fogging
- Seasonal Christmas Tree Sales
