Building / Construction

Our Mission

The Office of Development & Inspectional Services provides assistance to individuals and contractors wishing to do construction in the Town of Spencer. The Office also serves to enforce regulations of the Town Bylaws and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Building Code. The following building and construction activities are handled in the Office of Development & Inspectional Services:

NEW ONLINE PERMITTING LINK

It shall be unlawful to construct, reconstruct, alter, repair, remove or demolish a building or structure; or to change the use or occupancy of a building or structure; or to install or alter any equipment for which provision is made or the installation of which is regulated by this code without first filling a written application with the Building Department and obtaining the required permit the fine for working without a building permit is a minimum $250.00 plus the regular permit fee.