Easy Moving Permits
From $179 service fee
Permits, signs, and posting handled
Bonded account required

Boston Street Occupancy Permit Filing and Sign Posting

Reserve curb space for construction, dumpsters, scaffolding, lifts, crane picks, storage containers, and film work. We prepare the Boston Public Works filing, calculate the city fee before checkout, coordinate the required No Parking signs, and post them on schedule.

Get My Street Occupancy Permit

$179 service fee. No charge until your permit is approved.

Calculate the Boston city fee first →

Reserving parking for a moving truck instead? See Boston moving parking permits.

Boston Street Occupancy Fees

Boston starts with a $50 city base fee, then adds occupied-area, sign, and meter charges. Our filing and sign-posting service fee is $179.

SpacesDaysCity feeTotal with service
11$70.00$249.00
13$102.00$281.00
17$166.00$345.00
21$86.00$265.00
23$150.00$329.00
27$278.00$457.00
Calculate my exact estimate View Boston's published fee schedule

Bonded contact required: Boston requires a bonded company, contractor, or individual account for street occupancy work. Have the bonded contact details ready before you start the application.

What Happens If You Work Without One?

Working without a permit

  • × You cannot lawfully reserve the street or sidewalk space for the work
  • × The project may be delayed while the required permit is obtained
  • × Unpermitted equipment may conflict with parking and traffic controls
  • × Neighbors do not receive the City's required advance notice
  • × The occupied area is not covered by an approved traffic or police-detail plan

With Easy Moving Permits

  • ✓ Permit filed with Boston PWD — legal coverage for your crew and equipment
  • ✓ No Parking signs posted before your start date to mark the permitted area
  • ✓ Works for construction, dumpsters, cranes, scaffolding, fencing, staging, and filming — year-round
  • ✓ Card authorized at checkout, only charged once your permit is approved
  • ✓ Flat $179 service fee for filing and sign posting

What We Handle

Boston Public Works street occupancy permits for any work that requires blocking parking.

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Construction
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Dumpsters
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Cranes
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Scaffolding
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Fencing
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Filming
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Staging
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Temporary Valet

Permit workflow

From Application to Posted Signs

One route through Boston Public Works, with the filing and required signs handled for you.

  1. STEP 01 Details received

    Apply Online

    Tell us your work type, address, dates, and number of spaces. Takes under 5 minutes.

  2. STEP 02 City review

    We File With Boston PWD

    We submit the permit request. Your card is authorized at checkout and charged only after approval.

  3. STEP 03 Signs posted

    We Post the Signs

    We put up the required No Parking signs before your start date.

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Common Questions

What is a Boston street occupancy permit? ▼
A street occupancy permit is issued by Boston Public Works and allows you to legally reserve public parking spaces for a specified period. Any work that requires blocking the street, including construction, dumpsters, cranes, scaffolding, and filming, requires one.
Do you handle dumpster permits in the summer? ▼
Yes. We handle dumpster permits year-round, including May through September. Some services restrict dumpster permits during their busy season. We don't.
Do I need a bonded city account? ▼
Yes. Street occupancy permits require a bonded company, contractor, or individual account in Boston's system. Easy Moving Permits files the permit with Boston Public Works and posts the No Parking signs on your behalf.
How far in advance do I need to apply? ▼
Boston Public Works requires at least 7 business days before your start date. That's the city's minimum. We recommend applying as soon as your schedule is confirmed so there's no risk of a delay.
How much does a Boston street occupancy permit cost? ▼
The city fee starts at $50 and increases based on the number of parking spaces, how many days you need them, and whether any spaces have parking meters. Our service fee is a flat $179, which covers filing your application with Boston PWD and posting the No Parking signs. The application shows your exact total before you pay anything.
How long can I get a permit for? ▼
Boston publishes a street-occupancy fee schedule through 30 days. Our online calculator quotes one to 14 days; contact us for a longer request.
What work types do you handle? ▼
We handle all Boston street occupancy work types: cranes, dumpsters, construction fencing, filming, scaffolding, pedestrian staging, general construction and utility work, and temporary valet operations.
When is my card charged? ▼
Your card is authorized at checkout but not charged until your permit is approved. If we're unable to obtain the permit, you won't be charged.

Ready to Get Your Boston Street Occupancy Permit?

Simple online application. $179 flat service fee. No charge until approved.

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$51 less than other services · Year-round availability · We post the signs