Building Department
The Building Department is committed to improving the quality of life for the people of Holyoke by advancing public health and safety through effective building code enforcement.
The Building Department is charged with enforcing the State Building Code, Plumbing and Gas Code, Electrical Code, the Architectural Access Code, Zoning Ordinances, and conditions attached to Special Permits. We respond to citizen complaints about the safety, accessibility and security of construction to their homes and businesses. It issues permits for building, wiring, plumbing, gas, sheet metal, and signs.
The Building Department performs plan reviews, on-site inspections of all new construction, alterations, and repairs. The Department also oversees change of use and occupancy, demolitions and zoning violations.
What you need to know
Building permits must be obtained for the following work:
- New construction or additions to a structure
- Repairs and alterations to a structure
- Swimming pools & decks
- Fences & sheds
- Roofing, Siding & windows
- Signs over 6 square feet
- Demolition of structures
- Solid fuel burning appliances
- Replacement of an existing heating system
Minimum application submission requirements:
- A complete building permit application
- Plot plan for all new structures and additions to the exterior of the primary structure
- For projects requiring plans: two sets on paper and one set in PDF format
Want to find out the status of your permit?
Visit Geo TMS Web to view permits issued as far back as 1998.
Need Property Zoning Information?
Holyoke's on-line Property Records viewing system provides basic information including zoning.
For the cost of permits please review our Permit Fee pages.
IMPORTANT:
Buildings must remain accessible to the Building Department when an inspection is called for. It is the responsibility of the contractor not the Building Department to have the building open. We are here to help, please call us if you have any questions.
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Commercial permit (Other than 1 and 2 Family) fee schedule
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Commercial Building Permits |
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| New construction and addition | Minimum Fee $200.00 |
| A. (Business, Assembly, Mercantile etc.) | .50 cents per square foot |
| B. (Multi Family Residential) | .40 cents per square foot |
| C. (Commercial Storage) | .30 cents per square foot |
| Alterations and Repairs | Minimum Fee $100.00 |
| A. (Business, Assembly, Mercantile etc.) | .40 cents per square foot |
| B. (Multi Family Residential) | .30 cents per square foot |
| C. (Commercial Storage) | .20 cents per square foot |
| Commercial Roof Repair or Replacement | $.06 cents per square foot |
| Demolition of Buildings or Structures | $150.00 plus $50 per floor |
| Plan review or preliminary plan review | $50.00 per hour |
| Commercial Electric Permit | |
| New construction and additions | $80 plus .09 cents per square foot |
| Alterations and Repairs | $80 plus .07 cents per square foot |
| Permits Requiring One Inspection | $80.00 |
| Solar | $400.00 |
| Low voltage and security systems | $50.00 per story |
| Blanket permit | $300.00 |
| Commercial Plumbing Permit | |
| New construction, additions, alterations | $100.00 plus $8.00 per fixture |
| Replacement and Repairs | $60.00 plus $8.00 per fixture |
| Blanket permit | $200.00 |
| Commercial Gas Permit | |
| New Construction, additions, alterations | $100.00 plus $8.00 per fixture |
| Replacement and Repairs | $60.00 plus $8.00 per fixture |
| Blanket permit | $200.00 |
| Commercial Plumbing & Gas Combined | |
| New Construction, additions, alterations | $150.00 plus $8.00 fixture |
| Replacement and Repairs | $90.00 plus $8.00 per fixture |
| Permits requiring one inspection | $60.00 plus $8.00 per fixture |
| Sheet Metal | Minimum fee of $100.00 |
| New Construction, additions, alterations Replacement and Repairs | $0.02 per square foot of conditioned space |
NOTE:
Per Section 18-91 of City Ordinances: Fees paid are NON-REFUNDABLE
Fees for re-inspection of incomplete work, partial or missed inspections shall be paid prior to re-inspection and no less than $40.00
| Building | |
| New construction | $0.45 per sq. feet, Minimum Fee: $100 |
| Alterations and Repairs | $75.00 plus $0.20 per sq/ft |
| Replacement windows and doors | $50.00 plus $5.00 each additional window and door |
| Roofing, shed, fence, deck, retaining wall, stove, solar | $50.00 |
| Pool, above ground | $50.00 |
| Pool, in ground | $100.00 |
| Sheet metal work | $50.00 per unit |
| Demolition of 1 or 2 family home or garage | $50.00 |
| Plumbing and Gas | |
| Plumbing new construction* | $60.00 plus $6.00 per fixture per unit |
| Gas new construction* | $60.00 plus $6.00 per fixture per unit |
| Plumbing & Gas Combined-New* | $90.00 plus $6.00 per fixture per unit |
| Plumbing, renovations, addition* | $50.00 plus $6.00 per fixture per unit |
| Plumbing & Gas Combined, renovations, additions* | $75.00 plus $6.00 per fixture per unit |
| Gas, renovations, addition* | $50.00 plus $6.00 per fixture per unit |
| Permits requiring one inspection* | $50.00 plus $6.00 per fixture per unit |
| Secondary Meters | $100.00 |
| *includes first fixture | |
| Electric | |
| Electric, new construction single family | $120.00 |
| Electric, new construction two family | $200.00 |
| Electric, renovations, additions | $60.00 per unit |
| Pool, above and in ground | $50.00 above $75.00 in |
| Solar | $200.00 |
| Low voltage and security systems | $50.00 |
| Permits requiring one inspection | $50.00 |
NOTE:
Late Permit Fee (Permit Application turned in AFTER work has begun) (1st Offense) …Double the permit fee.
| Signs | |
| Defined in city zoning ordinance 6.4.6 | |
| Up to 75 square feet “as of right” | $50.00 per sign |
| Over 75 square feet permitted by special permit | $100.00 per sign |
| Temporary structures | |
| Including; Tents, stages, storage etc. maximum of 180 days. | $75.00 per 30 days |
| Communication towers | |
| New towers | $500.00 plus $100 per antenna |
| Alterations and repairs | $100.00 per antenna |
| Annual inspections | |
| Home Occupation by special permit inspection | $50.00 |
| Certificate of Inspection, residential | $50.00 |
| Certificate of Inspection, all other use groups | $100.00 |
NOTE:
Per Section 18-91 of City Ordinances: Fees paid are NON-REFUNDABLE
Fees for re-inspection of incomplete work, partial or missed inspections shall be paid prior to re-inspection and no less than $40.00
From inspections to affidavits to permit applications, we supply you with forms to download. If there is something you do not see, please contact us.
- All forms are in PDF and require PDF Reader.
- Forms must be filed IN PAPER.
- Applications must be filed with the applicable fee.
- Checks should be made out to the City of Holyoke.
NOTES:
- For electrical, plumbing or gas permits, only individuals or Companies licensed to perform such work in Massachusetts can apply for those permits.
- A Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application with signature must be submitted, and after review, permit will be granted.
- Copies of current license and liability insurance must be on file.
- Workers’ Compensation affidavit must be included.
- Plumber, gas fitter, or electrician must schedule the rough and finish inspection with inspector directly.
- Rough work shall be inspected before closing
- Demolition Permit Application
- One and Two Dwelling Building Permit Application
- Building Permit Application (other than 1-2 Dwellings)
- Holyoke Mall Building Permit Application
- Construction Control Forms
- Massachusetts Uniform Application for Permit to do Gas Fitting
- Massachusetts Uniform Application for Permit to do Plumbing
- Application for Permit to Perform Electrical Work
- Application for Permit to Perform Electrical Work (for Institutional Use Only)
- Workers’ Compensation Affidavit
- Plot Plan
- Certificate of Inspection Application
- Sheet Metal Permit Application
- Public Records Request
- Trench Permit Form
Office Address
20 Korean Veterans’ Plaza
City Hall Annex
Room 300
Holyoke, MA 01040 Map
Contact Info
Main Office
(413) 322-5600
(413) 322-5601 (fax)
Office Hours
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Inspectors
8:30 - 9:30am, 1:00 - 2:00pm
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Posted on December 11, 2012 by Christine
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