• Building Permits
• Plumbing Permits
• Demolition Permits
• Sign Permits
• Electrical Permits 

The ePermit Approval Process in Springfield, MA

In order to receive your online building permit in Springfield, you must:

• Find the correct permit application, fill it out and submit it to the Department of Inspectional Services
• Obtain and arrange all the correct documentation including building plans and architectural drawings
• Convert the documents into PDF files that conform to the electronic submission guidelines
• Look out for notifications in the ePermit portal for any necessary changes required after the initial review
• Upload the new sets of documents and data based on the previous requirements
• Receive your Springfield Building Permit, print it out and display it clearly on the project site

Which Electronic Documents are Required for an ePermit Submission?

The City of Springfield requires the following for an online building permit application:

• 3 plot plans (to scale) in PDF format – 2 if an addition 
• 3 sets of drawings in PDF format – 2 if an addition 
• Architect stamp & signature on each page if cubic feet exceeds 35, 000 (1 & 2 family dwellings exempt) 
  • a) foundation & footings 
  • b) floor plans with measurements 
  • c) elevations – front, rear, left side & right side
  •  d) framing drawings (cross sections) 
  • e) details (include site plan) 
  • f) window & door schedules 

• Mass check – energy audit 
• Address slip for new buildings (from d.p.w. located @ 70 tapley street) curb cut permit (from d.p.w.) 
• Conservation approval – (if within 100’ of wetlands) (from d.p.w.) 
• Site plan approval (from d.p.w.) 
• Affidavit from architect if building or addition exceeds 35,000 cubic feet (1 & 2 family dwellings exempt) 
• Soil compactions for commercial buildings 
• Historical commission approval – if in historical district