ACCESS TO EVERYTHING YOU NEED

Permits

Building Permits

Business License Applications
https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/350/Business-License-Applications

Food Permits
https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/264/Public-Health-Department

In-home Business Permits Zoning

https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/151/Building-Department

Business Certificates

https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/166/Town-Clerk

Septic Permits
https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/264/Public-Health-Department

Shellfish Permits
Visit the Selectmen’s Office, 56 School Street, Oak Bluffs
https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/352/Shellfish-permits

Types of Licenses and Fees issued by the Board of Selectmen
Including Business Licenses for:
Alcohol, Common Vic, Entertainment, Lodging, Retail, Taxi, Livery, Auto Rental, Moped rental, Bike rental and Motorcycle rental
https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/351/Types-of-Licenses-and-Fees
 

Yard Sale Permits
Visit the Selectmen’s Office, 56 School Street, Oak Bluffs

Town Departments

Accounting Department

The Town Accountant works with management and Town officials to establish and
maintain sound financial policies, controls and the Town’s credit rating.
https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/326/Accounting-Department

Assessing Department
Learn more about the Town of Oak Bluffs Assessing Department.
https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/167/Board-of-Assessors

Building Department
The Building Department is responsible for the review, inspection and permitting for new construction and/or alterations to any structures within the Town. They also have the authority to issue fines on persons or properties violating the Town's General By-Laws, Zoning By-Laws, Building Code Regulations and Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Regulations.
https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/151/Building-Department

Council on Aging
Browse information, contact details, and community events put on by the Council

on Aging.
https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/152/Council-on-Aging

Fire Department
The purpose and mission of the Fire and Emergency Medical Service Department is to provide 24/7 emergency services to the citizens of Oak Bluffs, and to our larger island community through mutual aid. 
http://www.oakbluffsfireandems.com/

Highway Department
The Highway Department maintains all Town roads and sidewalks. This includes pothole repair, sidewalk construction and repair, road resurfacing, trash removal and snow removal.
https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/153/Highway-Department

IT Department
Find contact information for the Town of Oak Bluffs Information Technology Department.
https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/156/Information-Technology

Parks & Recreation
Discover information about Oak Bluffs Parks and Recreation, park rentals, and recreational activities.

https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/157/Parks-Recreation

Personnel Department
The Personnel Department is in charge of all Human Resources issues and details. Find relevant job postings and details related to Oak Bluff personnel policies and procedures.
https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/158/Personnel-Department

Police Department
The purpose and mission of the Police Department of the Town of Oak Bluffs is to prevent crime, preserve order, and to protect the rights, lives and property of our citizens and visitors. Through quality policing services using a community policing/problem solving approach, and by upholding our core values of service, professionalism, and integrity.
https://www.oakbluffspolice.com/

Public Health Department
The Oak Bluffs Health Department is dedicated to excellence in preserving, protecting, promoting and improving the health and well-being of Oak Bluffs residents and visitors. The Services we provide include

1. Plan Review and Inspections for: - Food Services Establishments - Swimming Pool Facilities - Septic Systems - Tanning Salons - Wells -Camps - Temporary Food Events - State Beaches - Tobacco Establishments

2. Investigation
of: - Food Borne Illness Complaints - Lead Poisoning Complaints - Nuisance Complaints -Housing Code Violations - Beach Water Quality - State Sanitary Code Violations 3. Issuance of: - Food Permit - Disposal Systems Construction Permit - Septic Certificate of Compliance- Permit to apply Fertilizer - Well Construction Permit - Installers Permit
https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/264/Public-Health-Department

Shellfish Department
Find the areas currently open for shellfishing, Shellfish regulations, how to get a Shellfishing permit, monthly Constable reports, and more.
https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/159/Shellfish-Department

Town Administrator
The Town Administrator's Office provides general administrative support to the Board of Selectmen and is responsible for the general management of all Departments.
https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/163/Town-Administrator

Town Clerk
The Oak Bluffs Town Clerk’s office provides many services to our community. We work cooperatively with other town departments as well as the State of Massachusetts. This office creates an annual town census, maintains voter lists and provides proof of residency for the Steamship Authority. The Clerk is the registrar of vital statistics, maintains records of the adopted municipal codes and local bylaws, records state tax liens and personal property bills of sale. The Town Clerk also issues state licenses and permits, business certificates and other local licenses as mandated. This office also provides the services of Notary Public and
Justice of the Peace. We welcome any questions you may have about the Town of Oak Bluffs.
https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/166/Town-Clerk
 

Treasurer/Collectors Office
Tax Collector & Treasury - Access helpful information, contact information, and filing details for Town tax/treasurer schedules.
https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/161/TreasurerCollectors-Office

Wastewater Department
The Wastewater Department services 704 users including the downtown area.
https://www.oakbluffsma.gov/275/Wastewater-Department