Inspectional Services

*Land Use and Building Department has moved to the Hildreth House at 15 Elm Street behind Town Hall*

Search our public records portal to view permit activity on properties dating back to 2016.

Electronic Permitting

All permit requests for Building, Gas, Plumbing, Sheet Metal and Electrical will be applied for electronically utilizing ViewPoint Cloud. 
View this instruction sheet  and when you are ready to apply clilck here.

We will no longer be accepting paper applications or applications by mail. 

Permits can be paid for as a ach payment (automatic debit from checking account) or by credit card. A fee will be charged. You can also opt to make payment by check or cash in the Building Department office.
Does your project require a Erosion Control permit? Click here to find out.  Any questions, please reach out to Frank O'Connor at 978-456-4100 x423 or foconnor@harvard-ma.gov.

To reach the Building Inspector Jeff Hayes: 978-456-4100 x 425 daily from 8:00am to 4:30pm. Walk in office hours are Monday's from 8:00am - 11:00am, otherwise please email or make an appointment.

To reach the Electrical Inspector David Woodsum: 978-456-6935.     He Does NOT have office hours.

To reach the Plumbing/Gas Inspector James Bakun: 7am to 8am 508-831-8372 for same day inspection. He Does NOT have office hours.

If you have questions about the online process contact our office at 978-456-4100 ext. 429 or 425.

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Jeff Hayes Building Commissioner (978)456-4100x425
Vittoria Konstantinidis Administrative Assistant (978) 456-4100x429
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