Massachusetts
Site Plans & Permit Drawings in Massachusetts
Permit-ready site plans and drawings for properties in all 14 counties of Massachusetts, drafted from your address to your local permit office’s rules. No site visit.
- 14 counties served
- No site visit
- Local rules checked
- Licensed PE partner
Quick answer
Do You Need a Site Plan for a Permit in Massachusetts?
Yes, most building permits in Massachusetts need a site plan: a scaled drawing of the lot, existing buildings and the new work, with distances to the property lines. Building permits in Massachusetts are issued by cities and towns, not counties. We check that office’s requirements before quoting.
- Permits issued by
- Cities and towns
- Building code
- Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR), statewide
- Counties
- 14 in Massachusetts, all served
- Largest
- Middlesex County (1.6M), Worcester County (867K), Essex County (810K), Suffolk County (768K), Norfolk County (727K)
- Site visit
- None. We draft from parcel records, aerial imagery and your documents
Counties we serve
All 14 Massachusetts Counties
We prepare drawings for properties in every county in Massachusetts, and check the rules of the city or county that issues your permit.
B
- Barnstable County
- Berkshire County
- Bristol County
D
- Dukes County
E
- Essex County
F
- Franklin County
H
- Hampden County
- Hampshire County
M
- Middlesex County
N
- Nantucket County
- Norfolk County
P
- Plymouth County
S
- Suffolk County
W
- Worcester County
No match. We serve every county in Massachusetts; check the spelling, or send us your address
Counties and population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 county population estimates.
Local conditions
What to Know About Permits in Massachusetts
What changes the drawings in Massachusetts. Exact numbers like setbacks and frost depth are set locally; we look them up for your address.
- Who reviews your permitBuilding permits in Massachusetts are issued by cities and towns, not counties.
- Flood zonesCheck your parcel on FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center. In a mapped flood zone, permit offices in Massachusetts usually want the zone shown on the site plan, and some work needs an elevation certificate. FEMA flood map
- Coastal wind and storm zonesCoastal parts of Massachusetts are in higher design wind-speed zones. Reviewers may ask for wind notes, tie-downs for sheds and carports, or flood elevation details near the shore.
- Snow loadsMountain and northern parts of Massachusetts carry heavy ground snow loads, which drive roof design for garages, carports, sheds and covered porches. Large spans may need an engineer.
Services
Drawings We Prepare in Massachusetts
Every service, for any property in the state. Ordered together, the sheets are drawn to match.
- Site PlansLot lines, setbacks and new work
- Floor PlansExisting and proposed layouts
- Elevation DrawingsHeights, roof pitch, materials
- 3D RenderingsRealistic views for HOAs and buyers
- Subdivision PlansLot split layouts
- Engineer-Stamped PlansSealed where our PE partner is licensed
- Full Permit SetsEvery sheet, drawn to agree
- Permit CorrectionsRevisions after reviewer comments
Deck & PorchUsually, for attached decks or decks more than 30 inches above the ground.
FenceOften, especially for fences over 6 feet, front-yard fences or corner lots.
Pool & SpaYes, almost everywhere, for in-ground pools and most above-ground pools and spas.
Shed & OutbuildingOften for sheds over about 120 to 200 square feet, or with power.
ADUYes. An ADU is a dwelling, so it needs a full building permit.
Home AdditionYes, any addition that adds floor area needs a building permit.
Nearby states
Massachusetts FAQ
Permits in Massachusetts
Short answers to what people ask before ordering. Ask anything else in your quote request.
Get Price QuoteDo you serve every county in Massachusetts?
Yes. We prepare drawings for properties in all 14 counties of Massachusetts, from Middlesex County to Nantucket County.
Who issues building permits in Massachusetts?
Building permits in Massachusetts are issued by cities and towns, not counties.
Does Massachusetts have a statewide building code?
Yes: the Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR). Cities and counties enforce it and may add local rules.
Do you need to visit my property in Massachusetts?
No. We work from your address, county parcel records, aerial imagery and any survey, plans or photos you send.
Can you provide engineer-stamped plans in Massachusetts?
Our licensed Professional Engineer partner seals eligible plans in the states where they’re licensed. We confirm coverage for your project before you pay.