Devens offers a unique one-stop permitting service (Unified Permitting). All applications are acted on in less than 75 days, often in less than 45 days. This page offers an overview of the permitting process, FAQs, searchable By-Laws and Rules and Regulations as well as all relevant Planning and Policy documents, Applications and Forms, and all relevant Maps.
Public office hours are generally 8:30AM–4:30PM, Monday-Friday.

• Overview of Permitting Process
• Applications, Permits and Forms
• Devens By-Laws
  Go to the Table of Contents for links to chapters and subsections, or use the search function to locate specific information quickly.
• Rules and Regulations
  Go to the Table of Contents for links to chapters and subsections, or use the search function to locate specific information quickly.
• General Provisions, Police, Fire and Traffic
  Details for on-street parking, traffic control, police, fire, animal control and other community matters that are enforced by MassDevelopment.
• Devens Municipal Services
  Follow this link for information regarding municipal services and local resources for Devens residents and businesses.
• Planning and Policy Documents and Reports
  This link contains direct access to all planning and policy documents that govern redevelopment projects in Devens
• Frequently Asked Questions
  – About the DEC and the Public Hearing Process
  – Historic District Project Notification Form
  – Guide to Window Replacement in the Historic District
• Maps
• Additional Resources for Applicants