Permits & Licensing

Building Within Devens

The Devens Enterprise Commission is a multipurpose regulatory authority and is responsible for issuing all building, plumbing, gas, electric, sign, and food service permits – as well as liquor licenses – for the Devens community.

Devens Enterprise Commission
33 Andrews Parkway, Devens
978-772-8831

Doing Business in Devens

In accordance with Massachusetts law, any person conducting a business under a name other than his/her own name is required to file a Business Certificate with their Town Clerk’s office to register the business at the address where business is to be conducted. An individual must be 18 years of age or older to legally sign a business certificate.

Ayer Town Clerk
One Main Street, Ayer
978-772-8209

Harvard Town Clerk
13 Ayer Road, Harvard
978-456-4100 ext. 316

Resident Business and Home Improvements

Permits for a home business or a new home addition and construction – including a fence, pool, or shed – must first be approved by the local homeowners or condominium association:

Walnut, Elm, Auman, and Bates Homeowners Association

Sandra Ivos, Property Manager
Alpine Property Management
12 Damonmill Square, Concord, MA 01742
978-371-9090 ext. 13

Walnut, Elm, Auman, and Bates Condominium Association

Brett M. Fay, Senior Property Manager
Alpine Property Management
12 Damonmill Square, Concord, MA 01742
978-371-9090 ext. 22

Emerson Green Homeowners Association

Robert Easton, Principal
Ajax Partners
21 Worthen Road, Lexington, MA 02421
781-863-5664

Dog/Pet License

Annual pet registration begins June 1. All dogs over the age of six months and living in Devens must be vaccinated for rabies and licensed by Devens Animal Control. This enables lost dogs to be traced back to the owner and vaccination to be verified in case of bites. The license is good from July 1 through June 30 and must be renewed during the month of June each year.

Devens Animal Control

99 Buena Vista Street, Devens
978-772-1864

Dog/Pet License Fees

$5/year, neutered or spayed dogs
$10/year, non-neutered or non-spayed dogs
$4/year, other animals
$15/month late fee, mandated animals
FREE, Seeing-Eye, Hearing, or Service dogs

Dog/Pet License Application

Wood Cutting

Wood cutting permits are issued to Devens residents for personal use only, for the cutting of downed trees in designated areas. Permits are valid for a 14-day period.

Department of Public Works & Recreation (DPW)