Building Department & Zoning Enforcement Office

Effective November 22, 2024: For any Addition over 1,000 SF or New Builds: the HERS rater must sign off (see Misc. section on job card) prior to requesting an insulation inspection.

Effective October 7, 2024: Bottom inspections will be required for all new builds, additions and demo of any structure.

Effective August 27, 2024: Sheathing inspections will be required for all new builds and additions.

Effective August 26, 2025: Affordable Home Care Act Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units - Chpt 40A, Sec 6, Lots held in Common ownership & Chpt 40A, Sec 3 Dover Amendment will go into effect Feb 2, 2025.  Please refer to Exe Office of Housing & Livable Communities website soon for more guidance.  See side green panel for more info.

Effective August 26, 2024: Certified plot plans may be required for all additions, pools & sheds.  Please inquire within for further direction.

Effective July 1, 2024: HERS Score: 42 (New Construction and Additions over 1,000 SF).  Additions under 1,000 SF: HERS Score: 52

Effective 6.12.26  All siding projects requiring a building permit, will be required to pull an electrical permit.

Update: Residential Energy Stretch Code Change - Effective July 1, 2024 (see side green panel for details) 

Online Applications (Building, Electric, Plumbing & Gas): Online Permitting 

Permit Applications:  We have a Drop Box, Plan Bin or Snail Mail for your permits.  These bins are located outside of our building (at the rear entrance) of 301 Main Street.  These bins are checked frequently. Mailing Address: 308 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA 01566 Attn: Building Dept.

Inspections: ALL INSPECTIONS MUST BE SCHEDULE THROUGH THE OFFICE AT 508-347-2505 or [email protected]

To find a GIS Map of a property, please follow these steps: 

At "Home Page" of the Town Website, see the left hand side of the page under "Sturbridge NE Crossroads"

Then click on "GIS/Maps"

Then click on the link for "On Line GIS"

Then click on "Agree", then at the next screen, enter the street number & name in the top left hand corner and hit "enter" key