Thinking about starting a home or small business project? Join us where homeowners of 1–4 family properties & small business owners can receive personalized guidance from our zoning experts. boston.gov/zoning-clinic

Thinking about renovating, adding an accessory structure, or opening a small business? Get one-on-one guidance at ISD's new Zoning Clinic. Beginning July 7, zoning staff will be available every Tuesday, 4–6 p.m., at 1010 Mass Ave, 5th Floor. Registration required: boston.gov/zoning-clinic

Thinking about adding an ADU to your property? 🏡 An ADU can create space for family, guests, or rental income. Join the City of Boston this Saturday, May 16, from 1–5 PM at the ADU Resource Fair! Tour a model ADU, meet experts, and get your questions answered. Learn more: bit.ly/m/ADUshowcase 🏡

Tour a fully built Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on City Hall Plaza, speak with experts about the ADU process, and imagine what an extra 500 square feet of space could do for you! Take a tour of the ADU Showcase today, Tuesday, May 12th, through Sunday, May 17th, from 9 to 5. bit.ly/m/ADUshowcase

Boston knows the fight for workers rights is critical. May Day is a celebration of the power of working people, and the effort to advance the rights and well-being of workers everywhere. Thank you to all of the union employees who make sure we can continue to connect residents with dignified work.

ISD would like to send a huge thank you to our Building Inspectors for their hard work during the Boston Marathon. We are proud to have you keeping our city safe and representing the very best of race day. Check out more of our team’s work here: boston.gov/isd.

We recognize that the permitting process can be overwhelming without a clear starting point. Whether you are building an addition, changing your home’s occupancy, or simply replacing windows, our updated permitting website and multilingual guides are here to support you every step of the way.

The 5th Annual Women in Construction event was a success! Inspiring to see a space celebrating strong women in the industry and their impact. Thank you to Suffolk Construction for partnering with the City of Boston to host, and to all the ISD and City employees who came out in support.

Hey Boston, Call 311 for any weather related issues! An inspector will be dispatched promptly.

City Hall is coming to Roxbury! Mayor Michelle Wu is launching her first-ever Office Hours. Join us on Thursday, March 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building to connect directly with the Mayor and City departments.

📢 Applications for ISD’s 2026 Mentorship Program is now open! We are looking for motivated individuals between the ages 18-25 who are eager to explore the intersection of public safety, urban development, and civic leadership. Please visit bit.ly/isdmentor2026 to complete our interest form!

Hey Boston! Know an inspiring woman in construction? Nominate her for Women in the Trades! Categories: Leader, New Leader, Trailblazer, Municipal, Community Steward. Honorees Must work or have worked in Boston. Submit your nomination today!

This week, our Building Officials are at the International Code Council (ICC) Annual Conference in Cleveland! They’re learning the latest in building codes and safety practices to keep Boston’s homes and businesses resilient and safe. #BuildingSafety #ICC2025 #BostonStrong #ProfessionalDevelopment

Teamwork in action! ESD joined BPD, ONS, CEP, Rep. Moran & South End neighbors for the launch of Operation Safe Alley—cleaning alleys, tackling sanitation, & making them safer for all. #OperationSafeAlley

Heading into the 4th of July weekend? If you’re firing up the grill, make safety part of the celebration! Charcoal ash can build up and block vents, leading to temperature issues and fire risks. Clean out the ash before each use to stay safe and in control. #GrillSafeBoston

Today ISD, CEP & ESD joined Brighton Main Streets for a walkthrough to address rodent issues raised by residents—like trash storage & overgrown weeds. This is part of Mayor Wu’s effort to bring code officials into neighborhoods as part of the Boston Rodent Action Plan. #BRAP #BrightonMA

🏠 Rental Property Owners: Don’t Miss the June 30 Deadline! All rental units in Boston must be registered annually with the City. Why if matters? • It's required by law • Helps ensure safe, healthy housing 🔗 Register here: boston.gov/rental-registration #RentalRegistration #SafeHousing-Boston

Rain didn’t stop us! ISD, CEP Police, Councilor Pepén & community walked Glendower Rd. 🐀 Rodent burrows found, illegal construction uncovered, hoarding issues noted. Owners were contacted with correction steps. Community action makes a difference! #Boston #ISD

🚨 Rodent violations found at a local market: dirty shelves, tampered food. 📢 Reminder to all businesses: ✅ Stay clean & sanitary ✅ Hire licensed pest control company ✅ Toss contaminated food Protect your customers & reputation! 🐭🧼 #PublicHealth #RodentControl

Celebrating Leadership and Excellence! We are proud to announce that our very own Chief, Dion Irish has been recognized as one of Boston's Top 150 Most Influential Bostonians! Chief Irish’s dedication, leadership, and vision continue to make a powerful impact on our city & community every day.

Building Officials have been hard at work, not just in the field but also behind the scenes, ensuring our teams are well-versed in the latest building codes & inspection standards. Local training sessions & productive discussions help keep our code officials informed. www.boston.gov/departments/...

This past weekend, our amazing team members showed up and showed out at The Greater Boston Sector (GBS) National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) Career Fair! Our code officials generously volunteered their time to connect with the community and share their knowledge of the codes. #BuildingTheFuture

Thinking about opening a restaurant, applying for a permit, or learning about our Rental Program? 🏡🍽️We’ve got you covered with helpful guides available in multiple languages! Download them at boston.gov/inspectional-services #BostonServices #SmallBusinessSupport #RentalHelp #PermittingMadeEasy

Despite the rain, teams from ESD, MONS, & ISD hit the streets of Dorchester to tackle rodent issues head-on! 🌧Keeping our community clean & rodent-free is a team effort! 💪 If you see rodent activity, report it to 311. Let’s work together to keep our neighborhoods safe! 🐀#RodentControl

Today, Commissioner Del Rio and Building Inspector Kurpeski conducted a walkthrough of storefronts on Kneeland St. The mixed-use property, sustained only minor damage with no structural impact. All businesses are expected to reopen by tomorrow.🚧

Community walkthroughs help us identify not only code violations but also the root causes of rodent issues. A cleaner neighborhood isn’t just about appearance, it keeps pests away and improves our community! Let’s work together for a cleaner, safer community!

📢Zoom Meeting: How to Keep Your Environment Pest Free Join us as we share updates, & discuss ways we can all help keep our neighborhood clean & rodent-free. 📅 April 2, 2025 ⏰6pm 💻Meeting ID: 829 8744 0409 Passcode: 921693