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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Commissioners Office Hours

730-930AM Monday-Friday, 1-2 Monday-Thursday, and a late office hour between 430-6PM on Wednesdays

Building Permit Applications and Related Forms

• One and Two Dwelling Building Permit Application
• Building Permit Application (other than 1-2 Dwellings)
• Holyoke Mall Building Permit Application
• Sheet Metal Permit Application
• Demolition Permit Application
• Construction Control Forms
• Plot Plan
• Trench Permit Form

Other forms

• Workers’ Compensation Affidavit
• Certificate of Inspection Application
• Public Records Request

*All forms are in PDF and require PDF Reader
*Forms must be filed IN PAPER
*Applications must be filed with the applicable fee before review can begin
*Checks should be made out to the City of Holyoke

Building Fee Schedule

Residential (one or two family)

Commercial

Links related to the Massachusetts State Building Code and related can be found here

• Holyoke Code of Ordinances
• MA Building Code (780CMR)
• Architectural Access Board (521CMR-Massachusetts handicap accessibility regulations)

NOTES:

• Workers’ Compensation affidavit must be included
• Copy of workers compensation must be submitted with each application
• Rough work shall be inspected before closing

Plumbing & Gas inspector Office Hours 

830-930 and 1-2 Monday through Friday

Plumbing and Gas Permit Applications

• Massachusetts Uniform Application for Permit to do Gas Fitting
• Massachusetts Uniform Application for Permit to do Plumbing

Plumbing and Gas Fee Schedule

Residential

Commercial

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

Links related to the Massachusetts State Plumbing Code and related can be found here:

• 248CMR Massachusetts State Pluming Board

NOTES:

• For 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.
• Workers’ Compensation affidavit must be included.
• Copies of workers compensation and liability insurance (if applicable) must be submitted with each application.
• Plumber or gas fitter must schedule the rough and finish inspection with inspector directly.
• Rough work shall be inspected before closing

• All forms are in PDF and require PDF Reader. 
• Forms must be filed IN PAPER. 
• Applications must be filed with the applicable fee before review can begin.
• Checks should be made out to the City of Holyoke.

Electrical inspector Office Hours

830-930 and 1-2 Monday through Friday

Electrical Permit Applications

• Application for Permit to Perform Electrical Work
• Application for Permit to Perform Electrical Work (for Institutional Use Only)

Electric Permit Fee Schedule

Residential

Commercial

Links related to the Massachusetts State Electrical Code and related can be found here

527CMR

NOTES:

• For electrical 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.
• Workers’ Compensation affidavit must be included.
• Copies of workers compensation and liability insurance (if applicable) must be submitted with each application.
• Electrician must schedule the rough and finish inspection with inspector directly.
• Rough work shall be inspected before closing

• All forms are in PDF and require PDF Reader. 
• Forms must be filed IN PAPER. 
• Applications must be filed with the applicable fee before review can begin
• Checks should be made out to the City of Holyoke.

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