Health Department

Our mission is to protect and improve the health of all Waltham residents. This means providing you and your family with protection from the basic threats to public health such as communicable disease outbreaks, food borne illnesses, unsafe and unsanitary housing, and environmental threats.

Your Public Health department is committed to being a helping resource to every individual in the City. We welcome your suggestions, comments, and questions for our website.

Requirements for obtaining a permit:

• Fully completed application
• Supporting documents (listed on the application) must be submitted with the application

Methods of obtaining permits:

• In Person:
  Monday through Friday 8:30am-4:30pm at Government Center (119 School Street) in Room 17. There is also a gray mailbox labeled "Government Center Mail" at the main entrance of the building for drop-offs after hours.
• By Email:
  Applications and supporting documentation can be emailed to healthpermits@city.waltham.ma.us (this email address is for permit applications only and not to be used for complaints or any other non-relative commentary).

Applications will not be processed until payment is received. You can make an online payment here. If you have any questions with regard to an application, please contact us at 781-314-3305. (*NOTE: ONLINE PAYMENTS CANNOT BE REFUNDED AFTER 24 HOURS)