Massachusetts § 61 - Notice to assessors of building permits
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 61 — Notice to assessors of building permits, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61. Notice to assessors of building permits
Section 61. The local inspector in every city and town shall give to the assessors thereof written notice of the granting by him of permits for the construction of any building in such city or town or for any substantial alteration or addition thereto. Such notice shall be given within seven days after the granting of each permit, and shall state the name of the person to whom the permit was granted and the location of the building to be constructed or altered or to which an addition is to be made.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 61
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 61 cover?
Section 61 ("Notice to assessors of building permits") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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