City of Somerville

Permit and License Applications

Historical records from the City of Somerville, Massachusetts, document permit and license applications filed through the Citizenserve system, dating back to 2014, and include those handled by Inspectional Services and the City Clerk's office. Each entry typically includes the application type, current status, submission date, managing department, and the associated property address.

Example records
Application NumberregistrationPermit TypeclassificationPermit SubtypeclassificationApplicant Namelegal entityAddressaddressApplication DatetemporalStatusstatusIssue Datetemporal
BLD-2022-04821BuildingResidential AlterationSilva Construction LLC47 Summer St, Somerville, MA 021432022-06-14Issued2022-07-02
HLT-2021-01133HealthFood Establishment LicenseDavis Square Diner220 Elm St, Somerville, MA 021442021-01-08Approved2021-02-01
LIC-2023-00587License - City ClerkAll Alcohol RestaurantUnion Tap Inc15 Bow St, Somerville, MA 021432023-03-22Pending
Use cases

Contractor Activity Verification for Lending

A small business lender evaluating a loan application from a construction or trade contractor checks whether the applicant has a consistent history of permitted work in the area, how recently permits were pulled, and whether those permits reached issued status, to assess whether the business is actively operating as claimed.

Applicant NamePermit TypePermit SubtypeStatusApplication Date

Food and Health License Screening for Insurance Underwriting

A commercial insurance underwriter assessing a restaurant or food service business checks whether the establishment holds a current health or food establishment license, when it was issued, and whether prior applications were denied or lapsed, to inform coverage terms and premium pricing.

Applicant NamePermit TypePermit SubtypeStatusIssue Date

Property-Level Permit History for Fraud Detection

A fraud investigator reviewing a mortgage or property insurance claim cross-references the subject address against permit records to determine whether any structural or renovation work was performed without a permit, or whether permits were filed by parties inconsistent with the claimed ownership or occupancy.

AddressPermit TypePermit SubtypeApplicant NameStatus
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