Welcome to our New Online Permit Center!

The Town of Barnstable has upgraded its permitting system from View Permit to Permitting, Licensing, and Code Enforcement (PLC) by Open Gov.

DISCLAIMER: For a comprehensive and complete record of property information please contact the Building Division at 508-862-4038. Some requests may require a formal FOIA request.
For permits identified as "completed" in the new permit system please be advised that "completed" is a term that is used by the software manufacturer and does not necessarily mean that the project is signed-off. Please confirm that all required inspections for "completed" permits have been performed and found to be satisfactory.

Access Online Permit Center Here and Register for your new Account:

Request for inspection COVID Guidelines Here

Common Questions and Answers regarding the new Open Gov – PLC system:

Q: What happens to all my permits in the View Permit system?

A: All permits in View Permit will be migrated to the Open Gov – PLC system. You will have access to all your applications, inspections, and permits.

Q: How do I get access to all my permits from the View Permit system to the new Open Gov – PLC system?

A: You need to register for a new account, using your existing email address. You have the option to update your user profile once you have created a new account online.

Q: What if I already have an Open Gov account in another town?

A: If you already have an Open Gov account that you use in another town, you may use that account to access your Town of Barnstable permits.

Q: How do I set up an account if I don’t have one?

            A: Follow the below link https://www.town.barnstable.ma.us/Departments/purchasing/Bulletin_Board/Using-the-Town-of-Barnstable-Online-Permitting-System-Public-Use.pdf

We hope you enjoy your experience. If you have any questions or feedback, please email the Building at

BuildingDivisionMailbox@town.barnstable.ma.us or call the Building Division Office at 508-862-4038.