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City hall — Boston

The main municipal services — ID renewal, residency certificates, civil status and more.

Common procedures

ADA Curb Ramp Requests

Apply for a curb ramp to improve accessibility.

  1. Submit an application form
  2. Provide required documentation

Building Permits and Licenses

Apply for a building permit or license.

  1. Submit a permit application
  2. Provide required documentation

Fees

ItemRONEURUnitNotes
Parking meters——freeno time limit on Sundays
Bulk item pickup——freeschedule varies by neighborhood

Documents you need

ADA Curb Ramp Requests

  • Requiredapplication form

Building Permits and Licenses

  • Requiredpermit application

Departments & offices

BOS:311

🔗 www.boston.gov
government

Boston City Council

Boston City Council

📍 One City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201
📞 (617) 635-4600
🔗 www.boston.gov
city hall

Boston City Hall

Boston City Hall

📍 1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201
📞 (617) 635-4500
🔗 www.boston.gov
Opening hours
  • Sunday: closed
  • Monday: 7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
  • Thursday: 7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Mayor's Office

🔗 www.boston.gov

Notes

Parking meters

Parking meters are free with no time limit on Sundays.

City Hall Operating Hours

Boston City Hall is closed to the public on weekends.

Sources · www.boston.gov, en.wikipedia.org
Last verified: 19 Apr 2026. Content translated to English automatically — please double-check critical details with the official source before acting on them.