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Doing Business

The information you need to start your business in Tyngsborough, Massachusetts. 

Business Resources

Department/Division What You Should Know
Office of the Town Clerk File a Certificate of Business to ascertain what license(s) your business requires from the Licensing Board
Planning Board
  • 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
Building To determine what building permits are needed you should: * Obtain 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
Health Determine what Health Permits may be necessary for your particular business.
Sewer Commission Determine what Sewer Regulations you must comply with.
Police 
Fire
Complete a Business Listing Questionnaire, and receive any other information you may need concerning traffic, parking, security, Occupancy etc
Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce * Learn about the Chamber of Commerce and how we can help introduce you to the business community and your potential clients / patrons

Business Time at Select Board Meetings

Businesses & business owners are welcome to meet with the Select Board during Citizen’s/Business Time portion of the meeting for comments, questions or discussions.

Please contact the Town Manager’ Office at (978) 649-2300 x100 to make an appointment.

Most surrounding communities have commercial building permit fees of $15 per $1000, with minimum fees as high as $350. Data retrieved 6/2019.

Reach Us

Let us know what we can to help you succeed in Tyngsborough!

Eric Salerno, Economic Development Dir.

25 Bryant Lane
Tyngsborough, MA 01879

(978) 649-2300 x159

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