Apply for a License or Permit

Please note: If you would like to apply for a parking permit, visit the ParkSomerville page.

Applications for permits and licenses are now being accepted online through our CitizenServe portal. There, you can apply for a variety of City permits, including:

Home- and Property-Owner Permits 

• Building Permits
• Demolition Permits
• Driveway/Curb Cut Permits
• Occupancy Licenses
• Tree Removal Permits and Waivers
• and more

Health License and Permits 

• Dumpster Licenses
• Dumpster Hauler Licenses
• Food Establishment Licenses
• Pool Licenses
• Body Art Licenses
• Electrical Licenses
• Farmers Market Licenses
• Occupancy Licenses
• Tanning Licenses
• Temporary Food Permit Licenses
• and more

Alcohol/Restaurant Licenses

• Restaurants (with alcohol)
• Common Victualers (restaurants without alcohol)
• Private Clubs
• Farmer Pourers (breweries, distilleries, wineries)
• Inns
• Educational Institutions
• Package Stores
• Entertainment (without on-premise food service)
• ...and Amendments to these licenses, and
• Special Alcohol Licenses
• Special Farmer Wineries at Farmers Markets
• and more

Business Licenses

• Garages for Auto Repairs and Parking
• Used Car Dealers
• Drain Layers
• Extended Operating Hours (after midnight)
• Outdoor Seating or Goods on Public sidewalks
• Hawker Peddlers
• Junk Dealers
• Signs and Awnings
• Grants of Location
• Public Events
• Raffles and Bazaars
• and more

Marijuana Establishment Licenses

• Marijuana Retailer
• Marijuana Cultivator
• Craft Marijuana Cooperative
• Marijuana Product Manufacturer
• Independent Testing Laboratory
• Marijuana Research Facility
• and more

If you are not able to apply by using your computer, please visit the appropriate department in person: