Doing Business
The information you need to start your business in Tyngsborough, Massachusetts.
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Office of the Town Clerk
File a Certificate of Business to ascertain what license(s) your business requires from the Licensing Board.
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Planning Department
Obtain a copy of the Tyngsborough Zoning Ordinance and read the sections applicable to your business – Rules of Practice and Procedure. The Planning Department will assist you with interpretations and review your plan with the Zoning Enforcement Officer to determine compliance.
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Building Department
To determine what building permits are needed you should: obtain a Building Permit; file an application for a Sign Permit; learn what permits and/or inspections are necessary to satisfy plumbing, wiring, and fire safety codes – Building Permit Checklist Massachusetts Department of Public Safety.
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Business Time at Select Board Meetings
Businesses and business owners are welcome to meet with the Select Board during the Citizen's/Business Time portion of the meeting for comments, questions, or discussions.
Please contact the Town Manager's Office at 978-649-2300, ext. 100 to make an appointment.
Commercial Building Permit Fees per $1,000
$13
- Fully online permitting
- One account lets you pull permits in over 100 communities
- Paperless process possible
- Quick turnaround and friendly staff
- Most inspections under 48 hours from call
- Minimum fee only $55
Most surrounding communities have commercial building permit fees of $15 per $1000, with minimum fees as high as $350. Data retrieved 6/2019.