Apply for a License or Permit
Please note: If you would like to apply for a parking permit, visit the ParkSomerville page.
Applications for permits and licenses are now being accepted online through our CitizenServe portal. There, you can apply for a variety of City permits, including:
Home- and Property-Owner Permits
- Building Permits
- Demolition Permits
- Driveway/Curb Cut Permits
- Occupancy Licenses
- Tree Removal Permits and Waivers
- and more
Health License and Permits
- Dumpster Licenses
- Dumpster Hauler Licenses
- Food Establishment Licenses
- Pool Licenses
- Body Art Licenses
- Electrical Licenses
- Farmers Market Licenses
- Occupancy Licenses
- Tanning Licenses
- Temporary Food Permit Licenses
- and more
Alcohol/Restaurant Licenses
- Restaurants (with alcohol)
- Common Victualers (restaurants without alcohol)
- Private Clubs
- Farmer Pourers (breweries, distilleries, wineries)
- Inns
- Educational Institutions
- Package Stores
- Entertainment (without on-premise food service)
- ...and Amendments to these licenses, and
- Special Alcohol Licenses
- Special Farmer Wineries at Farmers Markets
- and more
Business Licenses
- Garages for Auto Repairs and Parking
- Used Car Dealers
- Drain Layers
- Extended Operating Hours (after midnight)
- Outdoor Seating or Goods on Public sidewalks
- Hawker Peddlers
- Junk Dealers
- Signs and Awnings
- Grants of Location
- Public Events
- Raffles and Bazaars
- and more
Marijuana Establishment Licenses
- Marijuana Retailer
- Marijuana Cultivator
- Craft Marijuana Cooperative
- Marijuana Product Manufacturer
- Independent Testing Laboratory
- Marijuana Research Facility
- and more
If you are not able to apply by using your computer, please visit the appropriate department in person:
Home/Property-Owner and Health Licenses and Permits |
Business Licenses | Alcohol/Restaurant Licenses |
Inspectional Services Division |
City Clerk's Office |
Licensing Commission |
Programs & Initiatives
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