To apply for any Building Permit, click the link below and scroll to Building Inspection. For commercial buildings, see information on this page before applying for a permit.

Building Permit Application Portal - ALL Permit Types (OpenGov.com)

If you are a frequent contractor in Fitchburg, registering will save all your contractor information for future permit applications. To sign-up, click below:

Frequent Contractor Registration Application 

Commercial Building Plans and Permit Applicants

Commercial Building/HVAC, Plumbing, Sprinkler/Fire alarm plan review, all new structures or alterations (interior) 10,000 sf or larger, click below:

City of Fitchburg & E-Plan Exam Commercial Plan Submission Portal (smartsheet.com)

Commercial Building/HVAC, Plumbing, Sprinkler/Fire alarm plan review, new structures less than 5,000 sf or alterations (interior) less than 10,000 sf, plan review is done at the same time as building permit review and plans should be uploaded into the building permit application.

Fee Schedule

Duties & Responsibilities

The Building Inspection Department assures both an established and effective level of building safety and health for the public who purchase, own, build, or use buildings and other structures throughout the city. 

The department enforces the 2021 IBC Code, 2017 NEC (NFPA 70), and the 2016 UDC state codes for one and two-family homes. The building inspectors review plans and perform inspections as required. The inspectors also review new code editions and recommend local adoption changes and provide public assistance/education on content, intent, and compliance with building codes.