Nicholas J. Antanavica, Commissioner
The Inspectional Services Department strives to deliver the most efficient and transparent permitting and inspection process possible to they city. We aim to ensure that the housing, rental properties and businesses are the healthiest and safest in the Commonwealth.
What We Do
Building & Zoning
Housing & Health
License Commission
Stretch Energy Codes
The links provided offer guidance and information shared by the Department of Energy Recourses (DOER) relative to the new Stretch Energy Codes impacting home owners, developers and contractors. As of December of 2022, the Secretary of State's Office officially promulgated new building energy code regulations updating the Stretch Energy Code. January 21, 2023 was the beginning of series of updates to the building energy codes to be enforced in Massachusetts.
The City adopted the Specialized Stretch Code (SSC), which went into effect on July 1, 2024. The Specialized Stretch code is an opt-in municipal energy code that further stretches the requirements for new construction. The specialized code advances the building code towards net-zero building performance.
Pre-Development Consultations
Interdepartmental Review Team meetings are offered free of charge and are designed to assist developers and land owners in the pre-development stages of potential and proposed projects with questions relating to permitting processes, zoning compliance, engineering standards and land use policy considerations.
Property Owners
In addition to contractors and construction companies, homeowners also may need permits for building certain structures on their property. Learn more about any permits you might need if you are planning a project. You can find information about decks, fences, retaining walls, sheds, pools, dumpsters, driveways and more.
Quality of Life Team
The Quality of Life Team is an interdepartmental team made up of members of the City Manager's Office, Department of Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works & Parks and Worcester Police Department.
Permit History
Informing Worcester
Informing Worcester is the City's open data portal. The City has established this open data portal where any and all interested parties can obtain public information at no cost. The portal includes permits, certificates and licensing data sets.
Resources
Check a Construction Supervisor License (CSL)
Check a HIC Registration
Ordinances & Regulations
Schedule of Fees
Contact Information
Address
Inspectional Services
25 Meade Street
Worcester, MA 01610
Contact
Phone: 508-799-1198
Fax: 508-799-8544
Email Us
Hours
Building & Zoning
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Housing & Health
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.