Renovate a Bathroom or Kitchen

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You will need several permits if you are planning to renovate a bathroom or kitchen.

If you are a homeowner trying to complete one or both these projects, you’ll need to hire a contractor who will apply for the permits and perform the work.

Who can renovate a bathroom or kitchen?

Homeowners and contractors can apply for the Short-form or Long-form permit.
Only a contractor with a valid, non-expired Massachusetts trade license may apply for a Plumbing Permit, Electrical, or Sheet Metal permit and perform any plumbing, electrical, or exhaust work related to renovating a bathroom or kitchen.
If you are installing, replacing, or moving fire alarms or sprinklers, you’ll need to hire a Fire Protection Engineer as well.

What permits do I need?

Short-Form Permit

For renovating an existing bathroom when no other structural changes need to be made, such as cutting into a wall.

OR

Long-Form Permit

For moving any structural walls or egresses while performing the work, such as expanding the size of the bathroom or kitchen, creating a new window, or creating or removing a doorway.

Additional Permits

You may need other permits that only licensed contractors can apply for, including:

Plumbing Permit

For contractors working on a project that involves water lines or plumbing work such as sinks, bathtubs, bathroom fixtures, and non-structural pipe work.