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.  It responds 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.

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT PERMIT APPLICATIONS, FEE'S & FAQ'S PLEASE SEE THE INDIVIDUAL INSPECTORS PAGE ON THE LEFT.

Want to find out the status of any permit? 

Visit Geo TMS Web to view permits issued as far back as 1998.

Prior to 1998 please submit a public records request - Please email the form to Suzanne Beyer at beyers@holyoke.org

Need Property Zoning Information?

Holyoke's on-line Property Records viewing system provides basic information including zoning.

 Do I need a license? (HIC and/or CSL)?

Home Improvement Contractor and Construction Supervisor License checklist by project

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

Damian Cote, Building Commissioner

Kevin Lagimonier, Assistant Building Commissioner

Joe Meczywor, Building Official

FAQ’s (Commercial) other than one-two family

Inspector office hours for walk-ins and calls 7:30-9:30AM Monday-Friday, 1:00-2:00PM Monday-Thursday, and a late office hour between 4:30-6:00PM on Wednesdays

Building Permit Applications and Related Forms

• Building permit one and two family
• Building permit other than one and two family application
• Holyoke Mall application
• Sheet Metal application
• Demolition Application
• Trench Permit Form
• Sign application
• Amend or Renew permit form

Other forms

• Workers’ Compensation Affidavit
• Certificate of Inspection and instructions
• Initial Construction Control Document
• Final Construction Control Document

*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

 * If a specific project/repair isn’t listed the minimum fee applies

OTHER PERMIT FEES

Certificates of Occupancy     

Fee for temporary Certificate of Occupancy     – Residential                                                                                              $100.00 every 30 days

Fee for temporary Certificate of Occupancy     – Commercial                                                                                             $500.00 every 30 days

Certificate of Occupancy (commonly known as final/full CO, included in building permit fee)                                         $0.00

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

Sec 18-83. – Work started prior to obtaining permits.

                          Except in an emergency, as determined, by the Building Commissioner, where work for which a permit is required by this division is started or proceeded with prior to obtaining said permit, the above fee shall be double, but the payment of such fee shall not relieve a person, firm or corporation from fully complying with the requirements of this division in the execution  of the work or from any penalty prescribed herein.

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

• Holyoke Code of Ordinances
• Mass Code Amendments 780 CMR, Architectural Access Board,Further Mass. Building Code Amendments

NOTES:

• Workers’ Compensation affidavit must be included and a copy of workers compensation declaration page must be submitted with each application
• Rough work shall be inspected before closing

Plumbing & Gas inspector Office Hours 

Rick Lussier, Plumbing & Gas Inspector

8:30-9:30AM and 1:00-2:00PM Monday through Friday

Plumbing and Gas Permit Applications

• Gas application
• Plumbing application

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

Sec. 18-83.- Work started prior to obtaining permits.

                           Except in an emergency, as determined by the Building Commissioner, where work for which a permit is required by this division is started or proceeded with prior to obtaining said permit, the above fee shall double, but the payment of such fee shall not relieve a person, firm or corporation from fully complying with the requirements of this division in the execution of the work or from any penalty prescribed herein.

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

• 248CMR Massachusetts State Plumbing 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

Tom Sullivan, Electrical Inspector

8:30-9:30AM and 1:00-2:00PM 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.

Public Information list of Design Professionals for 5 year egress certification here

City of Holyoke Property Preservation Procedures

Home Improvement Contractor Program Forms and Public Information