Health Department Permit Applications


Online Permit Applications

Effective October 1, 2023, the Health Department transitioned and is processing all Title V related projects via an electronic online system called Open Gov*. 

Effective October 3, 2023, the Health Department transitioned and is processing Tanning Establishments, Septic Haulers, Septic Installers, and Tobacco Retailers via Open Gov.

Effective November 6, 2023, the Health Department transitioned and is processing Semi-Public Swimming pools via Open Gov.

Please note: These are the only permit categories available online at this time.

*Open Gov is a web-based system that allows the applicant to apply, pay, and track permit requests from start to finish. 

First-time users will need to create an account, then can apply and pay for a permit or license electronically. 

Payment Methods:

  • Credit Card (customer pays processing fee)
    Pay with Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express

  • Cash

  • Check made payable to: Town of Shrewsbury

  • E-Check (customer pays processing fee)
    Pay via ACH direct-debit from most major banks, with instant verification via login to online banking.

Click on the Image below to get started!

Enter Online Permitting

Questions? Please call the Health Department at: 508-841-8384

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Permit Application Types currently
NOT available electronically

Please visit the categories listed below and click on the application link you would like to apply for.

Then, please download, print, complete, and submit the application along with all the required documentation to include any applicable permit fee to the Health Department. 

Payment methods: Cash or Check made payable to: Town of Shrewsbury


BEAVER OR MUSKRAT REMOVAL (permits issued as needed):


BODY ART (renews annually):

FOOD SERVICE:


HOTELS / MOTELS / MANUFACTURED HOMES (renews annually):


rDNA (renews annually):


RECREATIONAL CAMPS FOR CHILDREN (renews annually for recurring camps and new permits issued for brand new camps):


SEMI-PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL and/or SPA (renews annually):

Related Documents

Related Local Regulations