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Online Permits & Licenses
South Hadley uses online permit and license tracking via Viewpoint Cloud. It's an online based system that allows the public to apply and track the permitting and licensing process from start to finish.
First-time users must create an account in Viewpoint Cloud. You may then apply for (or renew) a permit or license, and pay using a debit or credit card. You may also print your application and mail payment. You will receive email updates of the progress of your application. In many cases, your permit or license will be emailed to you once approved. Tag sale permits can be printed immediately from your home.
The town is working hard to make all permits and licenses available through the ViewPoint Cloud platform.
Police, Planning and Conservation forms & permits
Police
Access criminal records checks, FID applications and other South Hadley Police Department requests.
Planning & Conservation
View various planning and conservation forms, permits and applications.
1 Day Beer & Wine / Alcohol - $40 / $60
All Alcohol Club - $1,000
Beer & Wine Package Store / All Alcoholic Package Store - $1,000 / $1,200
Beer & Wine Restaurant / All Alcohol Restaurant - $1,000 / $1,500
Beer Farmer Series Pouring Permit - $800
Beer & Wine Special Section 14 - $200
Seasonal All Alcohol - $700
Automatic Amusement - $75
Common Victualler - $50
Entertainment - $50
Juke Box - $50
Sunday /Live Entertainment - $85
Theater - $50
Carry-In BYOB - $70 ($50 required Common Vic and $20 BYOB)
Hawker Peddlar - $100
Class II Used Car Dealer - $150
Junk Dealer / Collector - $75 / $75
Livery - $25 per entity and $5 per vehicle
To apply, click here.
Electronic Permit Applications
Construct, Alter, Repair, or Demolish a Residential or Commercial Building or Structure Addition(s) to an Existing Building
Re-roof an Existing Building
Re-side an Existing Building
Residential Pool or Spa
Residential Kitchen or Bathroom Remodeling
Construct, Alter, or Repair a Deck
Replacement Windows or Doors
Air-sealing, Insulation, and Weatherization
Construct or Install a Shed
Pellet Stove, Woodstove, or Other Solid Fuel Burning Appliance
Install or Modify a Fire Suppression System
Install or Modify a Fire Alarm System
Sign Permit
Tent Permit
Certificates of Inspection
Downloadable Paper Permit Applications
Residential 1- or 2-Family:
Construct, Alter, Repair, or Demolish a 1- or 2-Family Dwelling
Construct, Alter, Repair, or Demolish a Residential Detached Accessory Structure - Construct, Alter, or Repair a 1- or 2-Family Deck or Porch
- Re-roof or Re-side a 1- or 2-Family Dwelling
Replace Windows or Doors in a 1- or 2-Family Dwelling
Air-seal, Insulate, or Weatherize an Existing 1- or 2-Family Dwelling - Install a Solid Fuel Burning Appliance or Woodstove
Install an Above-Ground Swimming Pool
Install an In-Ground Swimming Pool
Install or Modify a Fire Alarm System
Multi-Family and Commercial Applications:
Construct, Alter, Repair, or Demolish a Multi-Family or Commercial Structure
Install or Modify a Fire Alarm System
New/Renewal Business Certificate
Withdraw Business/Name
To apply, click here.
Permits available:
Above Ground Pool or Hot Tub
Additions and Remodels with Service Change
Additions and Remodels without Service Change
Alarm System
Appliance Outlet
Commercial Low Voltage
Generator
Inground Swimming Pool
Low Voltage System
Multi-Family
New Home or Condo
Service Change
Solar/Wind Installation
Temporary Service
Only a licensed contractor can be issued a gas permit. For more information, click here.
New Construction
Additions and Alterations
Replacement Fixtures
Only a licensed contractor can be issued a plumbing permit. To apply, click here.
New Construction
Additions and Alterations
Replacement Fixtures
Food and Milk License
Disposal Works Installer
Lodging House
Bed and Breakfast
Funeral Director
Hauler's License
Applying for or amending a Liquor License
New and transferred licenses for alcoholic beverages, as well as changes to management or the business, require the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission (ABCC) application, a public hearing with the South Hadley Selectboard, and a newspaper advertisement and abutter notification alerting the public to the Selectboard hearing. Both of these notifications must be published and mailed at least 10 days prior to the hearing. The Selectboard will hold a hearing on the application, and if accepted the application will be sent to the ABCC for final approval. Applications are available only at the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission website: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/alcoholic-beverages-control-commission. We highly suggest you consult with legal counsel during the application process. Our office cannot assist in filling out the ABCC application or answering specific questions.
To schedule a public hearing with the Selectboard, first fill out an ABCC application, and email kmaher@southhadleyma.gov with your hearing request. After a hearing date is confirmed, it is the applicant's responsibility to put a legal advertisement in a local newspaper and to notify the abutters of the hearing. Please contact the Assessors' Office for an official abutters list. The completed application must be submitted to the Selectboard Office at least two weeks prior to the hearing. The ABCC will only accept typed applications.
The Town of South Hadley has three "General on Premise" Beer & Wine licenses available, as of Jan. 26, 2022.
To schedule a hearing or for additional information, please email kmaher@southhadleyma.gov