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Welcome to Brookline Permits and Licensing
Before you apply...
- First, check the list of permits and licenses below for more specific information on the processes and requirements for obtaining your specific permit or license.
- Then, register an account on our online permit portal, Accela. Follow this guide:
you may skip this step if you already have an account.
Guide to Registering - Then, find your permit or license in the list below for a guide to applying for it on Accela.
- Finally click following link to open Accela and apply.
Open Accela
Can't find what your looking for? Please email the Web Developer at [email protected].
Permits by Category
- Entertainment | Select Board
- Coin-operated amusement devices | Select Board
- Swimming Pool Operator Permit Application | Health Department
- Swimming Pools - Businesses Licensed to Operate | Health Department
- Catering Application | Health Department
- Common victualler (Access regulations) | Select Board
- Food Establishment Guide to Opening | Health Department
- Food Establishment Permit Application | Health Department
- Food Permit - Temporary Food Permit Application | Health Department
- Food vendor- Brick and Mortar (Access regulations) | Select Board
- Food Vendor- Mobile (Access mobile food vendor regulations) | Select Board
- LP Outdoor Patio Heating Program Permit
- Mobile Food Service Application | Health Department
- Liquor licenses (Access regulations) | Select Board
- Registered Marijuana Dispensary (RMD) (Access Regulations) | Select Board
- Tobacco Retailer Application | Health Department
- Tobacco Sellers List of Businesses Licensed to Sell | Health Department
- Innholder (Access regulations) | Select Board
- Lodging house (Access regulations)(Access a list) | Select Board
- Short Term Rental Online Application Guide
- Body Art Establishment Permit Application | Health Department
- Body Art Establishment Plan Review Checklist | Health Department
- Body Art Practitioner Application | Health Department
- Tanning Salon Permit Application | Health Department
- Tanning Salons List of Businesses Licensed to Operate | Health Department
- Auctions | Select Board
- Block party | Select Board
- Raffles & Bazaars | Town Clerk
- Yard sale | Select Board
- Demolition Permit Application | Health Department
- Demolition/Partial Demolition | Planning Department
- Historic District - Local (LHD) | Planning Department
- Local Historic District Application Guide
- 40B Comprehensive Permit | Planning Department
- Variance - Special Permit/Variance ONLINE ONLY | Planning Department
- Plan Review/Denial | Planning Department
- Zoning Administrative Appeal - ONLINE ONLY| Planning Department
- Zoning Fee Schedule | Planning Department
- ANR (Approval Not Required) Subdivision | Planning Department
- Antiques | Select Board
- Estate sales | Select Board
- Open air parking spaces (Access a list) | Select Board
- Secondhand license | Select Board
- Secondhand motor vehicles | Select Board
- Waste Haulers - List of Solid Waste Haulers | Health Department
Permits by Department
Fire Department
- Online Smoke Detector Inspection Request Guide
- Online Fire Plan Review Application Guide
- Online Fire Permit Application Guide
- LP Outdoor Patio Heating Program Permit (new!)
Health Department
- A Guide to Opening a Food Establishment in the Town of Brookline
- Asbestos Abatement Application
- Body Art Establishment Permit Application
- Body Art Establishment Plan Review Checklist
- Body Art Practitioner Application
- Catering Application
- Demolition Permit Application
- Food Establishment Permit Application
- List of Businesses Licensed to Operate Camps
- List of Businesses Licensed to Operate Swimming Pools
- List of Businesses Licensed to Operate Tanning Salons
- List of Businesses Licensed to Sell Tobacco
- List of Solid Waste Haulers
- Mobile Food Service Application
- Recreational Camp License Applications
- Swimming Pool Operator Permit Application
- Tanning Salon Permit Application
- Temporary Food Permit Application
- Tobacco Retailer Application
Planning/Zoning/Preservation
- Special Permit/Variance
Note: All applications for zoning relief must first submit a "Plan Review/Denial" application through the Building Department by clicking Building > Record Type > Plan Review/Denial - Sign/Facade Review
Click Planning > Record Type > Design Review (Instructions) - 40B Comprehensive Permit
- ANR (Approval Not Required) Subdivision
- Administrative Appeal
- Fee Schedule
- Local Historic District (LHD)
- Demolition/Partial Demolition
Select Board Licenses
- Antiques
- Auctions
- Block party
- Coin-operated amusement devices
- Common victualler (Access regulations)
- Entertainment
- Estate sales
- Food vendor- Brick and Mortar (Access regulations)
- Food Vendor- Mobile (Access mobile food vendor regulations)
- Innholder (Access regulations)
- Liquor licenses (Access regulations)
- Lodging house (Access regulations)(Access a list)
- Open air parking spaces (Access a list)
- Registered Marijuana Dispensary (RMD) (Access Regulations)
- Secondhand license
- Secondhand motor vehicles
- Short Term Rental Online Application Guide
- Yard sale
Town Clerk’s Office
Applications, Renewals, & Inspections
Building Department
Building Permit Guide
Electrical Permit Guide
Gas Permit Guide
Plumbing Permit Guide
Mechanical Permit Guide
Sign Permit Guide
Sprinkler Permit Guide
Fire Department
Online Smoke Detector Inspection Request Guide
Online Fire Plan Review Application Guide
Online Fire Permit Application Guide
LP Outdoor Patio Heating Program Permit (new!)
Health Department
Online Permit Renewal Guide
Online Food Inspection Lookup Guide
Planning & Community Development Dept.
Online Design Review Application Guide
Local Historic District Application Guide
Online Administrative Appeal Application Guide
Online Special Permit / Variance Application Guide
Public Works
Online Commercial Recycling Plan Submittal Guide
How to renew a Waste Hauler License Online
Online Drainlayer License Application Guide
Online Drainlayer License Renewal Guide
How to Submit a DPW Plan Review Online
How to Submit a WSD Street Opening Permit Application Online
Select Board
Online License Renewal Guide
Short Term Rental Online Application Guide
Town Clerk
Online Dog License Renewal Guide
Online Dog License Application Guide
Transportation
Parking Sticker Registration Guide
Parking Sticker Renewal Guide