Mission Statement: The Mission of the Department of Inspectional Services is to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the city's residents and visitors through the enforcement of the State and local laws, bylaws and regulations. The Department of Inspectional Services is a division of the Methuen Department of Economic and Community Development and is under the direct supervision of the Building Commissioner. The Department includes Building/Zoning, Plumbing & Gas and Electrical.

 

Gerald Deschene, Building Commissioner

Inspections Department
Quinn Building
90 Hampshire St.
Methuen, MA 01844

Phone: 978-983-8625

ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSES AND PERMITS

You can now apply for building permits and licenses online at www.cityofmethuen.net.Click here to access Online Permitting Instructions

Gerald Deschene - Building Commissioner & Zoning Admnistrator

Gene P. Walsh - Certified Local inspector
John P. Gibney - Assistant Local inspector

Inspectors Office hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am-10:30am, 1pm-2pm, Friday 8:00am-10:30am

Gwendolyn Martone - Head Clerk & Zoning Board Secretary

Office hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm - Friday 8:00am-Noon

LINKS

ELECTRICAL AND WIRING DEPARTMENT

PLUMBING AND GAS DEPARTMENT

REGISTRATION FORM FOR ABANDONED/FORECLOSED PROPERTY

ZONING CLEARANCE FORM

City of Methuen Zoning Map

City of Methuen Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance