Dedicated Trade Workstation
Audited Q3 2026
Suffolk County (Boston) Commercial Building & Structural Permit Calculator
Official fee schedule logic based on 780 CMR Massachusetts State Building Code. Includes plan review fees, technology surcharges, and prerequisite contractor bond rules.
Direct Answer Engine Specifications (Commercial Building & Structural) Verifiable Municipal Factsheet
- AHJ Authority
- Boston Inspectional Services Department (ISD)
- Enforced Ordinance
- 780 CMR Massachusetts State Building Code
- Plan Check SLA
- 16 - 24 Business Days
- Surety Bond Required
- $20,000
AHJ Verified Workstation
2026 Fee Schedule Enforced
Suffolk County (Boston) Commercial Permit Fee Estimator
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Quick Presets:
📐 Applied Municipal Formula Tier
Tier Valuation Formula: $1,665 base fee + $3.80 per $1,000 above $250,000 valuation.
Itemized Cost Assessment Verified
Base Municipal Permit Fee: $0.00
Plan Review Fee (65%): $0.00
Tech & Admin Surcharge (4%): $0.00
Cost Ratio Breakdown Base 58% | Review 38% | Tech 4%
Total Estimated Cost: $0.00
Mandatory Contractor Prerequisites & Submittal Checklist
Suffolk County (Boston) AHJ Requirements Permit Prerequisite Instant Underwriting
Contractor Surety License Bond
Suffolk County (Boston) requires an active $20,000 Massachusetts CSL Contractor Bond on file prior to plan submittal.
Insurance Mandate Same-Day COI
Commercial COI Liability ($1M+)
Minimum $1.0M General Liability COI naming Suffolk County (Boston) Building Dept as Certificate Holder.
Official AHJ Source Citation
Visit Official AHJ Dot-Gov Site ↗
Boston Inspectional Services Department (ISD) Official Building Department
1010 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02118 | Phone: (617) 635-5300