Building

COVID-19 Re-Opening Resources

Temporary Outdoor Seating/Alcohol Alteration of Premises Application

Tent Permit (Express Permit)

Revised Building Dept Procedures: Please view our revised permitting and inspection procedures during the ongoing town hall closure, which can be viewed here: Building Department Revised Online and Service Procedures

**Always Open: Online Building Permit Portal - Access Here**

PLEASE VISIT OUR TOWN COVID-19 COMMUNICATIONS PAGE FOR STATUS OF ALL TOWN SERVICES. 

View: Weights & Measures Annual Report 2019


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The Building Department issues all building permits and performs inspections. 

The department is also responsible for the enforcement of State building codes:

  • Town Zoning Bylaws
  • 248 CMR Plumbing code 
  • 248 CMR Gas code
  • 527 CMR Electrical code


Building Inspectors are available for window service 8:30 am - 12:00pm.

It is recommended to call ahead and make an appointment for lengthy or unusual business.

 The Building Department Public Window is open between the hours of:

  8:30 AM - 4:30 PM MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY
  8:30 AM - 7:00 PM TUESDAY
  8:30 AM - 2:00 PM FRIDAY *UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
 
The window is open at 7:00 am to receive Plumbing, Gas and Electrical applications for permits. Plumbing & Electrical Inspectors are available from 
7:00 am-9:00 am.

Staff Directory

  1. Building

    Physical Address
    Yarmouth Town Hall
    1146 Route 28
    South Yarmouth, MA 02664

    Phone: 508-398-2231 Ext. 1261
    Fax: 508-398-0836

    Hours
    Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
    8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

    Tuesday
    8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

    Friday
    8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

    Directory

  1. Are shed permits required?
  2. Do all swimming pools need fences?
  3. I want to add a bedroom/addition to my house. What is required?