The Department of Public Works Permit Division oversees a number of permits issued by the City of Norwalk. For information on all permits issued by the Department of Public Works, including fees, applications, and or supporting documents needed, where applicable, click the links below. 

If you would like to schedule an appointment, inspection or have any questions please contact DPWPermits@NorwalkCT.org, call (203) 854-4161 or visit our City of Norwalk - Click & Request. Please provide 24-hour’s notice to guarantee an inspection.

If you are planning any construction projects, please plan a minimum of two (2) weeks for completion of your application; plan review and issuance of the permit for most construction jobs.
 

Permit Division will work with walk-in customers only during the following times:
Monday: 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Wednesday: No Walk-in Hours
Thursday: 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Friday: No Walk-in Hours 

Forms, Permits & Applications
How to Obtain Approval for a DPW Permit Application (All Documents)

                                        General Permit Application                                    DPW Permit Provisions (January 30, 2015)
                                        Permit Insurance and Bond Requirements            Fill & Excavation Permit Application  
                                        Sanitary Sewer Lateral Tie Card (Blank)               Roadway Restoration Fees (July 23, 2018)     
                                        Streets Requiring Police Traffic Control 
   

Checklist Requirements 

Driveway Permit Checklist
  Encroachment Permit Checklist
 Site Plan Review Checklist
 Foundation Only Checklist
 

Additional General Resources