Downloadable Forms

Please print the application, complete and submit to the Inspectional Services Department. Payments are accepted in the form of check, money order or though our online payment portal. We do not accept cash. Payments must be paid prior to application review or issuance.

Zoning Applications

Can be dropped off, mailed in, or emailed to Jaime Wilson-Medeiros and emailed to Kristin Howley.

• Residential Zoning (PDF)
  This is a two-page form. This is not a building permit.
• Commercial and Industrial Zoning (PDF)
  For use if building alterations to the location are needed or a change of use. This is not a building permit.
• Sign Zoning (PDF)
  All signs must have approved zoning before a building permit application can be submitted.
• Business Zoning application (PDF)
  For Home Occupations, please include the Home Occupation form (PDF) with your Business Zoning application submission. If Building Alterations to the location are needed, please submit a Commercial and Industrial Zoning application (PDF) with a floor plan.
• Buildable Lot form (PDF) - If you would like to know if a lot is buildable, submit this form and all additional documentation along with a Residential (PDF) or Commercial Zoning application (PDF).
• Bed and Breakfast - Information (PDF)
• In-Law Suite Requirements (PDF)
  A document stamped by the Registry of Deeds must be attached with the Zoning Application. Refer to the Requirements document for further explanation. 

Building Applications

Can be mailed in or dropped off. We do not accept these applications electronically.

• New Construction Application (PDF)
  • New Residential Construction Checklist (PDF)
  • Commercial Construction Checklist (PDF)
  • For use when applying for a new structure, residential or commercial.
  • Note: An approved zoning permit is required prior to submittal.
• Addition / Alteration / Demolition Permit Application (PDF)
  • Residential Addition Checklist (PDF)
  • Commercial Construction Checklist (PDF)
  • Demolition Packet (PDF)
  • Note: All additions, demolition, decks or any permits with a change to the footprint of the existing structure (repairs or new) require an approved zoning permit prior to applying for a building permit
• Workers Comp Affidavit (PDF) - to be completed and included with every building permit
• Express Permit Application (PDF)
  This application is to apply for insulation, windows, doors, siding, roofing and signs only.
  • Applications can be dropped off, mailed in, or emailed to Melissa Presby and emailed to Kristin Howley.
  • Note: Replacement Windows and/or Doors require documentation showing the U-values All signs must have an approved zoning permit prior to a building permit application being submitted.
• Sheet Metal Permit (PDF)
• Solid Fuel Burning Application (PDF) - Wood, Pellet or other solid fuel stoves
• Tent Permit Application (PDF)
• Construction Control Review Documents (PDF)

Pools

Please print applications; they can be submitted in person, mailed, or emailed to Kristin Howley. Separate payments for each application is required.

Note: Please submit entire pool packet together. We require a zoning application with a site plan showing the proposed location of the pool, a building permit application and pool specifications with a workman's comp affidavit and fence addendum, and an electrical permit application.

Residential Pools

• Read First: Procedures to Apply for Permits to Erect a Residential Swimming Pool (PDF) and Fence Regulations (PDF)
• Residential Pool Packet (PDF) (Zoning, Building and Electrical Applications)

Commercial Pools

• Read First: Procedures to Apply for Permits to Erect a Commercial Swimming Pool (PDF) and Fence Regulations (PDF)
• Commercial Pool Packet (PDF) (Zoning, Building and Electrical Applications)

Trench

• Trench Application (PDF)
• Trench Fact Sheet (PDF)
• Trench Law
• Trench Regulations 520 CMR
• Department of Public Safety - Trench FAQs

Note: This trench permit is not to be used in conjunction with any Board of Health activities (perc test, septic repair, septic installation) or Street Opening Permits.

Trench permits are required as of March 1, 2009.

Plumbing, Gas & Electrical Permits

The Town of Plymouth requires Registered Licensed Electricians and Plumbers to pull permits. Electrical, Plumbing and Gas inspection requests should be emailed to Inspection Scheduling.

Attention: As of July 1, 2021, pictures for inspections will no longer be accepted.

Electrical

Inspector: Will Sinclair
Phone: 508-322-3357

• Electrical Permit (PDF)
• Electrical Inspection (PDF)
• Solar Requirements (PDF)

Plumbing / Gas

Inspector: Doug Hawthorne
Phone: 508-322-3356

• Plumbing Permit (PDF)
• Gas Permit (PDF)
• Plumbing and Gas Inspection (PDF)