Kitchen/Bath Remodels in Belmont

Cheat Sheet by Gina Latimerlo, Belmont Planning Commissioner, 2022

STEP ONE; CREATE LOG-IN

  • Create a log-in to access the comprehensive tracking program of your project:  https://belm-trk.aspgov.com/eTRAKiT/default.aspx


STEP TWO: INCLUDE THE CITY’S REQUIREMENTS WHEN CREATING YOUR KITCHEN OR BATHROOM REMODEL PLAN

  • In order to be approved, you must have the following requirements accounted for in your remodel plan:

  • Kitchen Construction Requirements: https://www.belmont.gov/home/showpublisheddocument?id=5388

  • Bathroom Construction Requirements: https://www.belmont.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=5400


STEP THREE: APPLY FOR PERMIT BY EMAIL, ATTACH PLANS 

Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel Permits are “Over the Counter,” and you apply by sending an email to plansubmittal@belmont.gov. Put your project address in the subject line.

  1. The body of the email should have this format:

  • Project Address: 

  • Plan Check type: Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel

  • Contact name:

  • Contact phone: 

  • Brief description: 

  1. Attach the following PDFs:

  • Permit Application (completed by homeowner):  https://www.belmont.gov/home/showpublisheddocument?id=20345

  • Architectural/Structural Drawings (floor plan showing the location of the cabinets, plumbing and lighting fixtures, any electrical or mechanical improvements, and a narrative or scope of work for the project.) and any engineering pages needed. Access Plan Submittal Information and Forms here: https://www.belmont.gov/departments/community-development/permit-center/plan-submittals.  You must submit these plans all in ONE PDF.. 

  1. Allow 7-14 days for processing. The City of Belmont will contact you once approved.


STEP FOUR: POSSIBLE REVISIONS

  • Be aware that plans may need revisions by the architect, contractor, or engineer. Each Revised Plan can take up to 21 days to process once re-submitted to the city. Here are the revision materials: https://www.belmont.gov/home/showdocument?id=19090


STEP FIVE: PERMIT ISSUANCE

  • You or your contractor can pick up your approved plans by this way: https://www.belmont.gov/departments/community-development/building-department/pickup-your-approved-plans.  You must have a contractor or be an owner-builder by this point. (You do not need a contractor when applying for the permit in Step Two.


STEP SIX: CONSTRUCTION AND INSPECTIONS

  • Construction time lines dependent on the size of the project. The city has maximum time limits set for a project to be completed by your contractor. Find those here: https://www.belmont.gov/Home/ShowDocument?id=17721

  • Inspections should be set up with the City Inspectors by your contractor: https://www.belmont.gov/departments/community-development/permit-center/inspections

  • You may track the Inspectors reports on the tracking system you signed up for in Step One.


STEP SEVEN: FINAL INSPECTION

  • Once everything is completed, your contractor should set up a final inspection. Once passed, your project is complete. You may check your project status through the tracking system you signed up for in Step One: https://belm-trk.aspgov.com/eTRAKiT/default.aspx


FAQs:  https://www.belmont.gov/departments/community-development/permit-center/faq-s