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Permits, Fees, and Regulations

If you have questions, you can contact the Health Department using the contact information below:
Many of the Health Department permits can be completed online through OpenGov. You will be able to complete the application and pay the fee with credit card or e-check online. You will still be able to pay with cash or check if you mail and drop them off to our office. To complete an application you will need to create an OpenGov account. Please follow the link below to complete the applications: 
 

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Fee Schedules

Building

​​​​​​Many new construction projects must first be approved by the Health Department before being reviewed by the Fire or Building Departments. Please read the building permit application carefully so you supply the correct supplementary materials with your submission. Certain projects may not need Health Department approval, you can call us at (508) 358-3617 or email us at health@wayland.ma.us to confirm if your project requires Health Department approval.

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Septic Systems and Title 5

In order to repair or construct a septic system (also known as a disposal works system), you must receive approval from the Health Department. Please read the application and regulations carefully to make sure you are in compliance with town requirements. You can also find a list of licensed Disposal Works Installers, Septic Designers (Sanitarians/Engineers) and Septage Handlers (Pumpers) below. 

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Animal Keeping

The yearly fee for keeping animals in the Town of Wayland is $50. Please read both the application and regulations carefully to make sure you are in compliance with town requirements. New applicants should email health@wayland.ma.us to be informed of the full application process which will involve submitting a plot plan, notifying abutters, and being approved at a Board of Health Meeting. 

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Food

The following permits are required for any business looking to serve or distribute food products to the general public in the Town of Wayland. Events where food is served to the public often require a permit, please email health@wayland.ma.us to find out what permits you might need. If you have questions about fees or required documentation please reach out to the Health Department. New Ice Cream truck vendors must submit hawkers/peddlers and CORI information to the Police Chief. 

Please note: While most of our licenses are for the fiscal year (expire June 30th of year issued), the Russell's Farmer's Market permits are for the calendar year (expire December 31st of year issued).

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Licenses

Below are the applications for various licenses in town. Please read the application and regulations carefully to make sure you are in compliance with town requirements. New Refuse and Septage Haulers must have all permitted vehicles inspected by the Health Agent as part of the permit approval process. New Disposal Works Installers must pass a written exam and submit references from three Massachusetts Boards of Health to become licensed.

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Camp Licensing

If you are planning to hold a Camp in Wayland you must complete an application, provide the required documents(listed below), and obtain approval in the form of a license from the Health Department.  Returning camps will receive an email in March 2024.  Note: The state camp regulations were amended on 3/1/24. 

CAMP PERMITTING AND RENEWALS

New Fees-Please note as of 2024 our new combined application/permit fee for all camps is $300.

Returning Camps Returning camp permit applications must be submitted to the Health Department for review and approval for licensing at least 90 days before the camp start date.  

New Camps  New camp permit applications (not previously permitted in Wayland) must be submitted to the Health Department for review and approval for licensing no later than 120 days prior to the camp opening date. 

Late fee  A late fee of $100 will be charged for any applications submitted less than 30 days before the camp start date.  No camp applications will be accepted less than 21 days before the camp start date.

Listed below is important information that is required for your camp application.  Please read this information carefully to make sure you are in compliance with town requirements.   

The camp application must be submitted to the Health Department in an organized binder with labeled tabs that correspond with the respective numerical sections of the Amended State Camp Regulations, this information can be found on the Camp Inspection form (see below).  The camp inspection form must also be filled out by the applicant before Health Department staff review (see below).  Incomplete applications will not be reviewed until all paperwork is submitted along with the required fee.  Camps should contact the Wayland Recreation Department for field use or space needs.

Required Documents
Important Documents
Helpful Information, regulations, information for parents

Public/Semi-Public Pool

Please read both the correct application and the swimming pool regulations carefully to make sure you are in compliance with town requirements. If you are constructing a swimming pool you must complete a Building Permit Application. 

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Body Art

Practicing body art in the Town of Wayland has multiple fees associated with it, read the fee schedule carefully so that you fully understand all fees. Please read both the application and regulations carefully to make sure you are in compliance with town requirements.

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Tobacco

The yearly fee for selling tobacco in the Town of Wayland is $100. Please read both the application and regulations carefully to make sure you are in compliance with town requirements.

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Wells

Constructing a well in the Town of Wayland has multiple fees associated with it, read the fee schedule carefully so that you fully understand all fees. Please read the application and regulations thoroughly to make sure you are in compliance with town requirements to construct a private well.

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Workers Compensation

Affidavits must be submitted with applications for licenses and permits. You can find them below and fill them out to be submitted with your application. 

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