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Do I need a permit for a interior / bathroom remodel in Boston, MA?

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Yes. Replacing sinks, toilets, showers or tubs needs a Short-Form permit, plus a Plumbing Permit pulled by a Massachusetts-licensed plumber.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see Boston Inspectional Services. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.boston.gov/permitting/permits/short-form-permits

Where to apply

City of Boston Inspectional Services Department (online permitting portal)

Permitting authority: City of Boston Inspectional Services Department (ISD). Applies inside the City of Boston. Massachusetts uses a statewide building code; Boston zoning and Landmarks/historic districts add requirements.

Official sources

“Only a contractor with a valid, non-expired Massachusetts trade license may apply for a Plumbing Permit and perform any plumbing work related to installing or replacing sinks, toilets, showers, or bathtubs.”

Source: https://www.boston.gov/boston-permitting/install-or-replace/install-or-replace-sink-toilet-shower-or-bathtub

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