When Do You Need a Permit in Amherst?

Your landscaping or construction projects may require review or a permit from the state or the town. Both building permits and inspections are required in the Town of Amherst. But what projects specifically require permits?

Information and forms are available on the town website for most construction projects. The town also has a chart on its website running down the most common construction project types, and spelling out which ones permits are required for. 

Even for projects that do not require a permit, there may still be guidelines that you must follow during construction, landscaping, or tree cutting.

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