David C. Horne, Interim Commissioner & Building Commissioner
The City of Worcester has officially launched its Rental Registration Program, which requires owners of all rental properties to register each property within the City.
The links provided offer guidance and information shared by the Department of Energy Recourses (DOER) relative to the new Stretch Energy Codes impacting home owners, developers and contractors. As of December of 2022, the Secretary of State's Office officially promulgated new building energy code regulations updating the Stretch Energy Code. January 21, 2023 was the beginning of series of updates to the building energy codes to be enforced in Massachusetts.
The City adopted the Specialized Stretch Code (SSC), which went into effect on July 1, 2024. The Specialized Stretch code is an opt-in municipal energy code that further stretches the requirements for new construction. The specialized code advances the building code towards net-zero building performance.
The Inspectional Services Department is reminding the public of the importance of periodic inspections of multi-family buildings in Worcester in accordance with 780 CMR "Table 110." These inspections are needed to ensure compliance with safety and building codes for occupancy permit requirements.
These inspections apply to multi-family buildings having 3 units or more. Over 6500 properties are subject to this inspection.
Quality of Life Team
The Quality of Life Team is an interdepartmental team made up of members of the City Manager's Office, Department of Inspectional Services, Department of Public Works & Parks and Worcester Police Department.
Inspectional Services
25 Meade Street
Worcester, MA 01610
Phone: 508-799-1198
Fax: 508-799-8544
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Office Hours:
Building & Zoning
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Housing & Health
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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