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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
Permits by Category
- Entertainment | Select Board
- Including, Coin-Operated Amusement Devices,
- Radio and taped music, and
- All other forms of entertainment
- Demolition Permit | Health Department
- Demolition/Partial Demolition (Historic Preservation) | Planning Department
- Permit for Alterations in a Local Historic District (LHD) | Planning Department
- 40B Comprehensive Permit | Planning Department
- Variance - Special Permit/Variance | Planning Department
- Plan Review/Denial | Planning Department
- Zoning Administrative Appeal | Planning Department
- Zoning Fee Schedule | Planning Department
- ANR (Approval Not Required) Subdivision | Planning Department
Permits by Department
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
- Zoning Board of Appeals Fee Schedule
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
Health Department
Planning & Community Development Dept.
- Online Design Review Application Guide
- Online Administrative Appeal Application Guide
- Online Special Permit / Variance Application Guide
Public Works
- Online Commercial Recycling Plan Submittal Guide
- Waste Hauler Licenses
- How to Submit a DPW Plan Review Online
- How to Apply for a Commercial Landscaping License Online
- How to Renew a Commercial Landscaping License Online
- Water and Sewer Online Permit Applications
- Green Dog Licenses