Getting a commercial permit in Boston isn’t always straightforward. Between zoning overlays, historical districts, and multiple city departments involved in the process, even simple projects can face unexpected delays. That’s where our team comes in.
Our Boston permit expediters work directly with the City of Boston’s Inspectional Services Department (ISD), Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA), and Public Works to move your commercial project through the approval process — quickly, accurately, and with less hassle.
We can run plan submittals to the BPDA or ISD, as well as handle any physical pickups and corrections Our runners ensure everything gets submitted on time.
Permit Place custom due diligence reports contain answers to important questions about costs, timeframes, and potential issues you’ll face. Confidently make decisions and prepare for smooth plan reviews and approvals.
We handle the full permitting process from start to finish: zoning checks, pre-application meetings, submittals, plan corrections, and final approvals. We work with all relevant agencies — including ISD, BPDA, Public Works, and Fire Prevention — to keep your project moving.
From restaurants and retail stores to banks and office spaces, we’ve supported commercial projects all over Boston. We know how to prepare packages that get through ISD, avoid BPDA roadblocks, and stay in compliance with Boston’s unique zoning and building codes.
We work directly with Boston’s ISD and Planning departments on a daily basis. Whether your project is in a neighborhood like Back Bay, South Boston, or the Seaport, we understand the review processes, permit types, and how to proactively avoid delays.
Stay informed every step of the way. Our permit tracking portal gives you real-time updates, and your dedicated account manager is always available to answer questions and keep things moving.
Our local experience helps us submit accurate applications the first time — and respond quickly to any comments or corrections. We know how to navigate Boston’s permitting system to get approvals without unnecessary holdups.
Tired of delays and confusion? Let our local experts manage your Boston permitting process — so you can stay focused on your project, not paperwork.
Our Boston permit expediters handle every part of the process — from research to final approvals.
We’ve helped thousands of companies streamline their permit approvals in Boston and across the country.
Permit timelines vary. Some small projects may qualify for same-day approval, while full plan reviews can take several weeks — especially if BPDA or Fire Prevention reviews are required. We’ll help guide you to the fastest path based on your scope.
Yes, Boston has an expedited permit review program called the “Fast Track Program”. This program aims to expedite the review of building permits for certain projects, particularly those related to office renovations.
Yes — Permit Place is a national commercial permit expediting firm. We support projects throughout Massachusetts and across the U.S., helping clients manage single-site builds and multi-city rollouts alike.
We’d love to learn more about your upcoming Boston projects and discuss how our experts can help.
