Health Licensing & Permitting

The following businesses receive a permit to operate from the Health Department as mandated by state and local laws. All applications can be obtained from the Brookline Health Department or from below.

Please find the appropriate guide below, then click "Apply / Renew Online" to go to our online permitting portal.

Food

  1. A Guide to Opening a Food Establishment in the Town of Brookline (PDF)
  2. Food Establishment Permit Application (PDF)
  3. Temporary Food Permit Application (PDF)
  4. Mobile Food Service Application (PDF)
  5. Catering Food Application

Body Art

  1. Body Art Establishment Plan Review Checklist (PDF)
  2. Body Art Practitioner Application (PDF)
  3. Body Art Establishment Permit Application (PDF)

Camps

  1. Recreational Camp License Application for Brookline
  2. List of Businesses Licensed to Operate Camps (PDF)

Pools & Tanning

  1. Swimming Pool Plan Review Checklist
  2. Swimming Pool Operator Permit Application (PDF)
  3. List of Businesses Licensed to Operate Swimming Pools (PDF)
  4. Tanning Salon Permit Application (PDF)
  5. List of Businesses Licensed to Operate Tanning Salons (PDF)

Animals

  1. Temporary Keeping of Animals Application (PDF)
  2. Keeping of Animals Application - Commercial (PDF)
  3. Keeping of Animals Application - Chickens (PDF)
  4. Keeping of Animals Application - Bees (PDF)

Other

  1. Asbestos Abatement Application (PDF)
  2. Demolition Permit Application (PDF)
  3. List of Businesses Licensed to Sell Tobacco (PDF)
  4. List of Solid Waste Haulers (PDF)
  5. Tobacco Retailer Application (PDF)
  6. Zoning Approval Letter

Questions? Please email Support at BASupport@brooklinema.gov.