Westfield, Mass., Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. V (2025) § 6-91
Fee, issuance of permit
Operative Text
The superintendent of building shall, upon payment of a fee of $15.00 for up to three existing bedrooms as shall appear on the original building permit and design of the structure for a single occupant of such room in residential A, B, C or C-1 districts, and upon compliance with the following sections of this article, issue a permit to the applicant for a period of one year.
Under Westfield Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. V § 6-91, the Building Superintendent is authorized to issue a one-year rooming permit to an applicant who pays a $15.00 fee covering up to three existing bedrooms and meets the other requirements of the article. The bedrooms counted must be those that appeared on the original building permit for the structure, and the property must be located in a residential A, B, C, or C-1 district. The permit is tied to single occupancy of each room and is valid for one year from issuance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners operating rooming accommodations in Westfield's residential A, B, C, or C-1 districts should be aware that § 6-91 requires a $15.00 permit fee for up to three bedrooms as documented on the original building permit before a rooming permit is issued by the Superintendent of Building. Compliant operators typically ensure their bedroom count matches original permit records and that all other requirements of Article V are satisfied prior to submitting their application. The permit must be renewed annually, so operators generally track the one-year expiration date to maintain continuous compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Westfield Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. V § 6-91, tenants renting a room in a residential A, B, C, or C-1 district have an interest in knowing whether their landlord holds a valid, current rooming permit issued by the Superintendent of Building. If a permit has not been obtained or has lapsed, that may be relevant to the lawfulness of the rental arrangement under Article V. Tenants who have questions about permit status can contact the Westfield Building Department directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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