What You Need for a Building Permit in Revere, MA (2026)

Revere Building Permit Checklist

What Revere asks for on a new home, addition or major renovation, from the Revere permit pages. Bring all of it the first time and the review moves faster.

Online application through CitizenServe
Valid state contractor license
Workers' Compensation Affidavit
Owner's Authorization Form, or the Homeowner Exemption Affidavit
Zoning district, lot area, setbacks, flood zone, sewer type, CSL/HIC numbers and estimated cost by trade
Energy code documentation

Construction plan set prepared for a building permit application - building permit energy code requirements in Revere, MA

Who Can Apply and How

Permits go to state-licensed construction supervisors, or to homeowners of a 1-2 family home they live in or will live in.

Apply through CitizenServe (Revere e-permitting). Questions go to the Building Division (Municipal Inspections) at 781-286-8196.

Energy Code Compliance: The Part That Holds Up Most Permits

Revere has followed the Stretch Code since January 1, 2012 and is not on the state's Specialized list.

At permit: New homes and additions over 1,000 sq ft (or over 100% of the home) need a projected HERS rating report.

At final: At final we run the blower door and duct leakage tests and issue the confirmed HERS certificate.

Project	Energy document
New home	Projected HERS report (HERS 42 mixed-fuel / 45 all-electric)
ADU	Projected HERS report (HERS 52 / 55)
Addition over 1,000 sq ft or over 100% of the home	Projected HERS report (HERS 65 / 70)
Smaller addition or alteration	REScheck or the prescriptive path, if the inspector accepts it
Commercial up to 20,000 sq ft	COMcheck plus a whole-building blower door test

Home Energy Efficiency Consultants prepares the projected HERS report from your plans, usually in about one business day after the quote is accepted, then does the pre-drywall inspection, blower door and duct leakage tests and the confirmed HERS certificate. See our stretch code report for permitting page for what's in the report, EV-ready and solar-ready rules, and when Phius applies.

Sample projected HERS rating certificate for a building permit - building permit energy code requirements in Revere, MA

Two-story new home in wood framing waiting on permit inspections - building permit energy code requirements in Revere, MA

Other Approvals You May Need in Revere

Site Plan Review Committee for new construction over 1,000 gross sq ft
Water/Sewer, DPW, Fire Prevention, Board of Health and Engineering project review
DPW for new or expanded curb cuts; Conservation Commission near wetlands
ZBA for variances; City Council for certain special permits

Permit Fees and Timing

Fees: $75 application fee; $15 per $1,000 for new 1-2 family homes, additions and renovations; plan review $75-$750; CO $100 single-family, $150 two-family (Council Order 25-179, 2025). Always check the current schedule before you apply.

Review time: The 30-day review starts after Project Review or Site Plan Review approval.

Final Inspection and Certificate of Occupancy

Apply for the certificate of occupancy online through CitizenServe.

For new homes and large additions, the confirmed HERS rating (with passing blower door and duct leakage results) is part of the close-out paperwork. Book the final test before the building inspector's final so the paperwork is ready.

Local rules to know:

Work hours Monday-Saturday 8 AM-6 PM, no Sundays or holidays

Building Permit FAQ for Revere

What do you need for a building permit in Revere, MA?

For a new home or addition: the online application, scaled construction plans, a certified plot plan by a land surveyor, contractor CSL/HIC, insurance and workers' comp paperwork (or a homeowner exemption), any zoning or historic approvals, and energy code compliance documentation. New homes and large additions need a projected HERS rating report.

Do I need a HERS rating for a building permit in Revere?

For a new home, yes, and also for additions over 1,000 sq ft or more than 100% of the existing home. The rater models your plans for the permit (projected HERS report), then tests the finished house (blower door and duct leakage) for the confirmed HERS rating. Smaller additions and alterations can usually use REScheck or the prescriptive path.

What energy code does Revere follow?

Revere has followed the Stretch Code since January 1, 2012 and is not on the state's Specialized list.

Where do I apply for a building permit in Revere?

At the Building Division (Municipal Inspections), American Legion Building, Basement, 249R Broadway, Revere, MA 02151 (781-286-8196), through CitizenServe (Revere e-permitting).

Who can pull a building permit in Revere?

Permits go to state-licensed construction supervisors, or to homeowners of a 1-2 family home they live in or will live in.

How much does a building permit cost in Revere?

$75 application fee; $15 per $1,000 for new 1-2 family homes, additions and renovations; plan review $75-$750; CO $100 single-family, $150 two-family (Council Order 25-179, 2025). Check the current fee schedule before you apply.