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Boston Pedestrian Staging Permit

Reserve sidewalk space for pedestrian protective staging structures. Easy Moving Permits handles the Boston PWD filing and posts the No Parking signs.

Get My Permit - $179, No Charge Until Approved

Card authorized at checkout. You are only charged once your permit is approved.

Pedestrian protective staging includes the covered walkway structures that protect the public from overhead construction activity. It requires a street occupancy permit from Boston Public Works when it occupies public sidewalk or parking lane space.

Bonded city account required

Boston requires a bonded company, contractor, or individual account for street occupancy permits. Easy Moving Permits files the permit on your behalf, and you will enter the bonded account details during the application.

Requirements

  • ✓ Your company, contractor, or individual account must be bonded and registered with Boston Public Works.
  • ✓ Apply at least 7 business days before your installation date.
  • ✓ Enter the number of spaces the staging structure will occupy and your planned duration.
  • ✓ Permits cover up to 2 weeks at a time.

How It Works

1

Apply online

Fill out the application in under 5 minutes. The form calculates your exact city fee in real time.

2

We file with Boston PWD

We submit your application to Boston Public Works the same business day. Your card is only charged once the permit is approved.

3

We post the signs

We put up the No Parking signs before your start date so your spaces are clear when you need them.

Permit Cost

The city fee is set by Boston Public Works based on the spaces and duration you need. Our service fee is a flat $179.

Example: 1 space, 14 days

City permit fee $278.00
Easy Moving Permits service fee (includes sign posting) $179.00
Total $457.00

The application calculates your exact total before you pay. Metered spaces incur an additional city fee.

Use the full Boston fee calculator →

Common Questions

What is pedestrian protective staging? ▼
It's the covered sidewalk canopy structure installed during construction to protect pedestrians from overhead work. When the structure occupies public sidewalk or street space in Boston, it requires a street occupancy permit.
What's the difference between staging and scaffolding? ▼
In Boston permitting terms, staging refers to pedestrian protective canopy structures built over the sidewalk to protect the public, while scaffolding refers to the work platforms used by crews. Both require street occupancy permits and a bonded city account.
Do I need to be a bonded contractor? ▼
Yes. Your company, contractor, or individual account must be bonded and registered with Boston PWD. Easy Moving Permits files on your behalf using the city account details you provide.
Who posts the No Parking signs? ▼
We do. Sign posting is included in the $179 service fee, which is $51 less than other services.

Ready to Get Your Boston Pedestrian Staging Permit?

Online application. We handle the filing and sign posting so you can stay focused on the job.

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$51 less than other services · We post the No Parking signs · Apply at least 7 business days out