[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of East Longmeadow 6-24-2025.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
Please contact individual departments for additional information or explanation of fees, fines and penalties.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also superseded former Ch. 500, Fee Schedule, adopted 2-27-2024
Item/Service | Fee | Reference/Comments |
|---|---|---|
Abutters list | ||
Standard list of abutters | $25 | |
Manually generated requests | Standard fee $25 + $2 per abutter | |
Income and expense penalty fee | MGL c. 59, § 38D | |
B.
Residential building permit fees.
Item/Service | Fee | Reference/Comments |
|---|---|---|
Residential: One- or Two-Family Dwellings | ||
New single-family dwelling (includes attached garage, finished basements and bonus rooms) | $7 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $1,000 |
Multifamily and condos | $7 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $75 |
Foundation only | $7 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $75 |
Alterations and renovations | $7 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $75 |
Swimming pool- in-ground | $7 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $75 |
Swimming pool- aboveground | $7 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $75 |
Solar panels | $7 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $75 |
Detached garage | $7 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $75 |
Storage shed and accessory structure (over 200 square feet) | $7 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $75 |
Masonry/chimney | $7 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $75 |
Wood stove/pellet-burning stove | $7 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $75 |
Siding/roofing/windows and doors | $7 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $75 |
Open porches or decks | $7 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $75 |
Demolition | $7 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $75 |
Fences (over seven feet high) | $7 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $75 |
Pool fences not associated with a building permit | $7 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $75 |
Mechanical permits/sheet metal | $7 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $75 |
Insulation | $7 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $75 |
Retaining walls (48 inches high from bottom of the footing or greater) | $7 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $75 |
Temporary trailer | $7 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $75 |
Signs | $75 per sign | |
Replacement copy of a building permit | $25 | |
Re-inspection fee | $50 | |
Work started prior to applying for a permit | Double the fee | |
Stop-work order violation | $150 | |
C.
Commercial building permit fees.
Item/Service | Fee | Reference/Comments |
|---|---|---|
New building, commercial, industrial, business, assembly, mercantile or hazardous | $9 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $1,000 |
Commercial additions and alterations | $9 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $150 |
Commercial roofing | $9 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $150 |
Solar panels | $9 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $150 |
Storage shed and accessory structures (200 square feet or greater) | $9 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $150 |
Mechanical/sheet metal permits | $9 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $150 |
Siding/window and door | $9 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $150 |
Open porches or decks | $9 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $150 |
Demolition | $9 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $150 |
Fences (7 feet high or greater) | $9 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $150 |
Insulation | $9 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $150 |
Retaining walls (48 inches high from the bottom of the footing or greater) | $9 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $150 |
Automatic fire sprinkler systems | $9 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $150 |
Temporary trailer | $9 per $1,000 of cost | Minimum fee $150 |
Tent | $75 per tent | |
Signs | $75 per sign | |
Certificate of inspections | $75 | |
Replacement copy of building permit | $25 | |
Re-inspection fee | $50 | |
Work started prior to applying for a permit | Double the fee | |
Stop-work order violation | $150 |
D.
Residential electrical permit fees.
Item/Service | Fee | Reference/Comments |
|---|---|---|
New construction with service | $175 | |
New construction without service | $125 | |
Additions and alterations with a building permit | $125 | |
Alterations without a building permit | $55 | |
Service change | $75 | |
Temporary service and meter set | $100 | |
Solar installation | $175 | |
In-ground pool | $175 | |
Aboveground pool or hot tub | $55 | |
Generator | $55 | |
Alarm systems: smoke/CO/heat-detectors; burglar alarms; etc. | $55 | |
Low voltage systems: phone; data; speakers; etc. | $55 | |
Appliance outlet: A/C; dryer; range; furnace; water heater; EV charger; etc. | $55 | |
Re-inspection fee * | $55 | |
Late permit fee | Double Fee |
*If cited violations go uncorrected or adequate access is not obtained, a re-inspection fee will occur. |
E.
Commercial electrical permit fees, fines and penalties.
Item/Service | Fee | Reference/Comments |
|---|---|---|
Cost of work up to $12,500 | $200 | |
Cost of work over $12,500 | $200 plus $25 for each additional $2,500 in cost of work | |
Low voltage systems: phone; data; temperature control; alarm; etc. | $100 | |
Re-inspection fee | $50 | |
Late permit application | Double fee |
F.
Plumbing and gas, residential, permit fees, fines and penalties.
Item/Service | Fee | Reference/Comments |
|---|---|---|
New construction/additions | Plumbing: $75 + $10 per fixture Gas: $75 +$10 per fixture | |
Replacement of multiple fixtures | Plumbing: $50 + $10 per fixture Gas: $50 + $10 per fixture | |
Replacement of single fixture | Plumbing: $50 Gas: $50 | |
*Gas water heater | $75 | |
Generator | $75 | |
Re-inspections or late permit fee | $50 |
*Note: Replacement of gas water heater requires a gas permit and a plumbing permit filled out. $75 flat fee |
G.
Plumbing and gas, commercial, permit fees, fines and penalties.
Item/Service | Fee | Reference/Comments |
|---|---|---|
New construction/additions | Plumbing: $125 + $10 per fixture Gas: $125 + $10 per fixture | |
Replacement of multiple fixtures | Plumbing: $75 + $10 per fixture Gas: $75 + $10 per fixture | |
Any inspection not specified | $125 | |
Re-inspections or late permit fee | $75 |
Item/Service | Fee | Reference/Comments |
|---|---|---|
Advertisement fee | Cost thereof | MGL c. 60, § 15 |
Betterment release | $4 | MGL c. 80, § 12 |
Certificate of redemption recording fee | $105 | As per Hampden County Registry of Deeds |
Demand fee | $20 | MGL c. 60, § 15 |
Instrument of taking recording fee | $105 | As per Hampden County Registry of Deeds |
Municipal lien certificates | $50 | MGL c. 60, § 23 |
Post public notice | $5 | MGL c. 60, § 15 |
Prepare advertisement | $10 | MGL c. 60, § 15 |
Prepare instrument of taking | $10 | MGL c. 60, § 15 |
Returned payment fee | $25 | MGL c. 60, § 57A |
Warrant fee | $10 | MGLc. 60, § 15 |
Online/Telephone Payment Fees/UniPay | ||
Check | $0.50 | |
VISA Debit Card | $3.95 | |
Credit cards (online/phone) | Fee assessed on a per-transaction basis |
Item/Service | Fee | Reference/Comments |
|---|---|---|
Lunch | $3 per meal | |
Meals on Wheels | $3 per meal | |
Fitness cards for E.L residents (20 visits) | $10 | |
Fitness cards for nonresidents (20 visits) | $15 | |
Events/programs | Varies | |
Transportation in town of origination | $1 each way | |
Transportation out of town of origination | $3 each way | |
Building rental | $50 per use | |
Exercise classes (6 classes) | $10 | |
Breakfast | $0.50 to $1.50 per item | |
Newsletter advertisement (business-card-size ad) | $400 per year | |
Electronic signage (full page slide) | $600 | |
Electronic signage (1/2 page slide) | $400 | |
Food pantry tee shirt | $10 | |
Vendor fees-holiday craft fair and farmers market | $25 to $35 per vendor |
Item/Service | Fee | Reference/Comments |
|---|---|---|
Permits/Inspections | ||
Any permit or inspection | $50 | MGL c. 148, § 10A |
Ambulance Service | ||
BLS emergency and nonemergency transport | $1,403 | |
BLS emergency transport (Medicare) | $467.14 | |
BLS nonemergency (Medicare) | $291.96 | |
ALS 1 emergency/nonemergency transport | $2,242 | |
ALS 1 emergency transport (Medicare) | $554.73 | |
ALS 1 nonemergency transport (Medicare) | $350.35 | |
ALS 2 emergency transport | $3,374.42 | |
ALS 2 emergency transport (Medicare) | $802.89 | |
Mileage, per mile | $37.86 | |
Mileage, per mile (Medicare) | $9 | |
Intercept fee | $312 | |
Permit Type | Fee | Reference/Comments |
|---|---|---|
Food Service | ||
Food establishment-retail food service, bakery, supermarket | $200 $500 $700 | Less than $200,000 gross sales $200,000-$1,000,000 gross sales Greater than $1,000,000 gross sales |
Plan review-new food service establishment | $100 | |
Fats, oil and grease install review | $75 | |
Residential food permit | $200 | |
Catering | $200 | |
Frozen dessert | $25 | |
Hot dog cart | $150 | |
Milk and cream | $10 | |
Mobile food truck | $200 | |
Temporary food service | $50 | One day |
Temporary food service | $100 | Two to three days |
Temporary food service | $175 | Four to 14 days |
Farmers market | $75 | Per market |
Health and Sanitation | ||
Tobacco | $300 | |
Tanning | $300 | |
Recreational camps | $250 | |
Swimming pool/spa/wading pool | $325 | |
Body Art Establishment and Practitioner | ||
Body art establishment | $250 | |
Practitioner | $100 | |
Apprentice | $50 | |
Probationary | $50 | |
Guest/temporary | $50 | |
Environmental | ||
Disposal works plan review | $200 | |
Disposal works construction | $150 | |
Soil suitability site assessment | $150 $50 | First two hours Each additional hour over two |
Septic hauler | $150 | |
Septic system installer | $300 | |
Solid waste hauler | $350 | |
One-time residential bulk pickup | $50 | |
Outdoor wood boilers | $50 | |
Compost bin | $40 | |
Rain barrel | $60 | |
Solid waste disposal site assignment review fee | $500 | |
Solid waste disposal site permit | $250 | |
Late Filing Fee | ||
Late filing fee | $50 | Per Week |
Animal Control Violations | ||
1st offense | $25 | Code § 315-2A |
2nd and 3rd offenses within calendar year | $50 | |
4th and subsequent offenses, in addition to a mandatory hearing | $75 | |
Redemption of dog impounded for violations of Animal Control Bylaw | $25 | Code § 315-2B |
Item/Service | Fee | Reference/Comments |
|---|---|---|
Copies-first floor | $0.15 per page | |
Copies-second floor | $0.25 per page | |
Printing-second floor black and white | $0.15 per page | |
Printing-second floor color | $0.25 per page | |
Fax-second floor | $1 per page | |
Lost items | Varies by item | |
Out-of-state cardholders | $38 yearly |
Permit/License | Fee | Reference/Comments |
|---|---|---|
Entertainment | ||
One-day entertainment license | $50 | |
Entertainment license | $75 | |
Sunday entertainment license | $75 | |
Automatic amusement license (per device) | $75 | |
Common Victualler | ||
Common victualler license | $50 | |
Used Car | ||
Used car license (class 1) | $125 | |
Used car license (class 2) | $125 | |
Annual Liquor License | Code § 310-9 | |
One-day liquor license | $65 | |
Restaurant, all alcoholic beverages (on premises) | $2,420 | |
Restaurant, beer and wine (on premises) | $1,100 | |
Package store, all alcoholic beverages (off premises) | $2,420 | |
Package store, beer and wine (off premises) | $1,100 | |
Farmer series pouring permit | $550 | |
Club license | $715 | |
Veteran's club license | $715 | |
Application Fees | ||
New retail liquor license | $100 | |
Transfer retail liquor license | $100 | |
Liquor License Penalties | Code § 310-8 | |
License to Store Inflammables | ||
License to use land for the keeping, storage or sale of petroleum fluids or compounds for resale or other commercial use | $105 | New license or license renewal |
A.
Conservation Commission fees.
Item/Service | Fee | Reference/Comments |
|---|---|---|
These fees are set by the state Refer to 310 CMR 4.10 § (8)(n)(ww18)4 | ||
Conservation Commission penalties | Code § 424-11B |
The Town of East Longmeadow does not assess additional application fees beyond what is prescribed within the Wetlands Protection Act (WPA). See the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection website (Wetland Fee Transmittal Forms and Appendices) for all WPA permitting fees. |
B.
Planning Department.
Item/Service | Fee | Reference/Comments |
|---|---|---|
Definitive subdivision plan review (SD-D) | $400 plus $30 per lot | |
Preliminary subdivision plan review (SD-P) | $400 | |
Approval not required (ANR) review | $70 | |
Site plan review (SITE) | $250 | |
Special permit (SP) | $250 | |
Site plan review waiver (Form W) | $25 | |
Parking plan review | $70 | |
Zoning verification requests | $30 per property |
C.
Zoning Board of Appeals.
Item/Service | Fee | Reference/Comments |
|---|---|---|
Zoning variance (ZV) | $100 | |
Administrative appeals (ZAA) | $100 |
Item/Service | Fee | Reference/Comments |
|---|---|---|
Massachusetts LTC applications/renewals | $100 | MGL c. 140, § 131 |
A.
General fees, fines and penalties.
Item/Service | Fee | Reference/Comments |
|---|---|---|
Drain layers license or renewal | $50 | |
Trench permit | $50 | |
Rail trail connection | $150 | |
Permit to open public way | $200 | |
Loam and seed (other than water and sewer entrance) | Actual cost | |
Pavement repair (other than water and sewer entrance) | Actual cost | |
Paper street development submission fee | $250 plus $1 per foot of developed roadway | |
Utility mark outs | $100 | This fee only applies to contractors and or utility companies |
Engineering inspection rate (two-hour minimum) | $75 per hour plus IRS standard rate mileage | Time and 1/2 or double time may apply |
B.
Life cycle maintenance fees.
Item/Service | Fee | Reference/Comments |
|---|---|---|
Cost of area being disturbed | L x W x UC x PCI = LCMC | |
Current unit cost | $16 per square foot | |
Five-year roadway moratorium fee | $3,000 $2,500 $2,000 $1,500 $1,000 | Less than 1 year old Between 1 and 2 years old Between 2 and 3 years old Between 3 and 4 years old Between 4 and 5 years old |
The DPW Superintendent, with the knowledge of the Town Manager, reserves the right to waive the LCMC or moratorium excavation fees if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Town |
C.
Sanitary sewer service fees.
Item/Service | Fee | Reference/Comments |
|---|---|---|
Sewer connection license per dwelling | $1,500 | |
Inspection fee per dwelling | $50 | |
Service installation (street only) | $500 | Installation by Town |
Sewer block | $125 minimum charge | Betterment properties |
Sewer availability charge (per year) | $30 | Betterment properties |
Illegal hookup to sewer | $500 | Betterment properties |
Camera system before acceptance | $1,500 | Subdivisions |
Vacuum or air testing of sewer manholes | $150 minimum charge | Inspections by Town |
Sewer manholes and inverts inspections | $150 minimum charge | Inspections by Town |
Sewer tie-in inspection | $150 minimum charge | Inspections by Town |
Camera of sewer system over 500 linear feet | $1,000 | Inspections by Town |
Camera of sewer system under 500 linear feet | $500 | Inspections by Town |
D.
Stormwater service charges.
Item/Service | Fee | Reference/Comments |
|---|---|---|
Stormwater connection license per dwelling | $50 | |
Inspection fee per dwelling | $50 | |
Storm drain entrance fee (if available) per building | $200 | |
Illegal hookup to stormwater | $300 | |
Camera system before acceptance | $1,500 | Subdivisions |
Vacuum or air testing of stormwater manholes | $150 minimum charge | Inspections by Town |
Stormwater manholes and inverts inspections | $150 minimum charge | Inspections by Town |
Stormwater tie in inspection | $150 minimum charge | Inspections by Town |
Camera of stormwater system over 500 linear feet | $1,000 | Inspections by Town |
Camera of stormwater system under 500 linear feet | $500 | Inspections by Town |
Small pusher camera of stormwater system up to 180 linear feet | $250 |
E.
Transfer station fees.
Item/Service | Fee | Reference/Comments |
|---|---|---|
Residents only transfer station sticker for allowable items | $60 | Yearly |
Landscapers (grass and leaves only) | $50 per pickup truck load | Must purchase coupons |
Landscapers (grass and leaves only) | $75 per dump truck load | Must purchase coupons |
Bulk items (couch, rug, table, etc.) | $10 per item $30 per item - mattress/box-spring $20 per carload $50 per pickup truck load | Must also have yearly sticker |
Electronics Disposal | ||
Small freon item | $25 | |
Large refrigerator | $50 | |
Computer monitor | $20 | |
T.V. (19 inches or smaller) | $20 | |
T.V. (large or console) | $35 | |
Computers | $15 | |
Items for sale | ||
Wood chips | $10 per truck load | 2 c/y, must self-load |
Compost | $20 per truck load | 2 c/y, must self-load |
Loam | $25 per truck load | 2 c/y, must self-load |
F.
Water service fees.
Item/Service | Fee | Reference/Comments |
|---|---|---|
Water entrance license per dwelling | $1,500 | |
Inspection fee per dwelling | $50 | |
Service installation deposit | $500 | Installation by Town |
Water service renewal deposit | $500 | |
Water meter tested | $150 minimum charge | Cost plus 30% |
Water service entrance w/mole | $30 per foot | |
Tapping of main for one-inch tap | $300 | |
Hydro testing | $500 plus time | |
Water turned on or off | $50 | |
Additional service charge | ||
Per inch of pipe diameter | $15 | |
Double outlet standpipe (wet) and each hydrant | $25 | |
Water entrance for fire service | $1,500 | |
Back-flow device inspections | $100 | |
Back-flow device (new device application/registration) | $75 | |
Illegal hookup to water | $1,000 | |
Meter tampering | $500 | |
Water meter installation | Actual cost | Time, materials |
Temporary water meter connection | $100 | Fee plus water usage |
Hydro testing fire sprinkler system | $500 | Fee plus time |
Hydrant fire flow testing (each location) | $200 | |
Flushing, injection of CL2 and filling mains | $1,500 | |
Hydro testing of water mains | $500 | |
Water system tie in to existing main | $500 | |
G.
Water, sewer and stormwater rates.
Item/Service | Fee | Reference/Comments |
|---|---|---|
Water (standard rate) rate | $4.60 per 100 c/f | |
Water (agricultural rate) rate | $3.45 per 100 c/f | |
Sewer rate | $4.84 per 100 c/f |
Stormwater Enterprise Rates | ||
|---|---|---|
Land Use Code | Description | Stormwater Fee |
101 | Single Family Homes | $49 |
102 | Residential Condos Billable | $49 |
109 | Two Homes on Single Parcel | $59 |
104 | Two Family Homes | $101 |
105 | Three Family Homes | $101 |
111 | 4-8 Unit Apartment | $101 |
112 | Apartment > 8 | $546 |
125 | Congregate Living Facilities | $546 |
300s and 400s | Commercial and Industrial | |
< 1 acre impervious surface | $224 per acre | |
>= 1 acre < 2 acres impervious surface | $276 per acre | |
>= 2 acres < 5 acres impervious surface | $380 per acre | |
>= 5 acres to < 10 acres impervious surface | $484 per acre | |
>= 10 acres impervious surface = $550 per acre | $588 per acre | |
031 | Mixed Use Com-Res (Predominately Commercial) | |
< 1 acre impervious surface | $224 per acre | |
>= 1 acre < 2 acres impervious surface | $276 per acre | |
>= 2 acres < 5 acres impervious surface | $380 per acre | |
>= 5 acres to < 10 acres impervious surface | $484 per acre | |
>= 10 acres impervious surface | $588 per acre | |
343 | Commercial Condos | |
< 1 acre impervious surface | $224 per acre | |
>= 1 acre < 2 acres impervious surface | $276 per acre | |
>= 2 acres < 5 acres impervious surface | $380 per acre | |
>= 5 acres to < 10 acres impervious surface | $484 per acre | |
>= 10 acres impervious surface = $550 per acre | $588 per acre | |
712V, 714V, 715, 717V, 719V | Farms/agricultural vacant land | $59 |
013 and Chapterland Residential | Mixed-use parcels | $78 |
900 Extractions | 962, 954, "962V", 960, 957, "961R" | |
< 1 acre impervious surface | $224 per acre | |
>= 1 acre < 2 acres impervious surface | $276 per acre | |
>= 2 Acres < 5 acres impervious surface | $380 per acre | |
>= 5 acres to < 10 acres impervious surface | $484 per acre | |
>= 10 acres impervious surface | $588 per acre | |
900s | Exempt parcels - residential | $59 |
900s | Exempt parcels - residential - vacant | $49 |
900s | Exempt parcels - nonresidential | |
< 1 acre impervious surface | $224 per acre | |
>= 1 acre < 2 acres impervious surface | $276 per acre | |
>= 2 acres < 5 acres impervious surface | $380 per acre | |
>= 5 acres to < 10 acres impervious surface | $484 per acre | |
>= 10 acres impervious surface | $588 per acre | |
↑ All 900s ↑ | ||
038 | Golf courses | $588 |
016, 017, 018 | Mixed residential | $78 |
431, 431V | Towers | $130 |
440, 441, 442 | Vacant industrial | $49 |
Item/Service | Fee | Reference/Comments |
|---|---|---|
Little Red Schoolhouse birthday | $50/4 hours | |
Little Red Schoolhouse classroom rental | $50/4 hours + %/student charge | Student charge ranges 4% to 40% |
Community Gardens full plot | $35 | |
Pine Knoll Birch Hall | $55/hr (resident) $70/hr (nonresident) | |
Pine Knoll Pine Lodge | $55/hr (resident) $70/hr (nonresident) | |
Pine Knoll Grass/Picnic Area | $45/hr (resident) $60/hr (nonresident) |
Item/Service | Fee | Reference/Comments |
|---|---|---|
Town Clerk Fees | Code § 135-4 | |
For amendments/correcting errors in a record of birth | $25 | |
For furnishing a certificate of a birth | $15 | |
For filing a certificate of a person conducting business under any title other than the person's real name | $40 | |
For filing by a person conducting business under any title other than the person's real name of a statement of change of residence, or of discontinuance, retirement or withdrawal from, or of a change of location of such business | $20 | |
For recording the name and address, the date and number of the certificate issued to a person registered for the practice of podiatry in the commonwealth | $20 | |
For amendments/correcting errors in a record of death | $25 | |
For furnishing a certificate of death | $15 | |
For entering a notice of intention of marriage | $40 | |
For entering a certificate of marriage filed by persons married out of the commonwealth | $40 | |
For issuing a certificate of marriage | $15 | |
For furnishing an abstract copy of a record of marriage | $10 | |
For amendments/correcting errors in a record of marriage | $25 | |
For recording a certificate of registration granted to a person to engage in the practice of optometry, or issuing a certified copy thereof | $20 | |
For recording the name of the owner of a certificate of registration as a physician or osteopath in the commonwealth | $20 | |
For recording an order, granting locations of poles, piers, abutments or conduits, alterations or transfers thereof, and increase in the number of wires and cable or attachments under the provisions of MGL c. 166, § 22 | $40 | |
For recording a deed or lot or plot in a public burial place or cemetery | $5 | |
Raffle Permit | $10 | |
Street Lists | $22 | |
Street Maps | $3 | |
Voting Precinct Maps | $10 | |
Dog License Fees | ||
Dog license | $10 | |
Dog license (non-spayed/-neutered) | $20 | |
Dog licensed after due date | Additional $10 | Code § 315-3 |
Kennel License Fees | ||
1 to 4 dogs | $30 | |
5 to 10 dogs | $60 | |
More than 10 dogs | $100 |