The Provincetown Licensing Board forwards its mission to assist local businesses, while at the same time assuring they abide by the applicable rules and regulations, which leads to a peaceful and prosperous community. 


Rental Certificates:

The Provincetown Board of Health has adopted new public health and safety regulations pertaining to the renting of property for habitation. This new regulation applies to all forms of rental property including weekly, seasonal, and year round. If you are renting property, you are required to obtain the Renter’s Certificate and receive an inspection every 3 years. Applications are available here or may be picked up in the Licensing Development at Town Hall.

 

While not all license types may be currently applied for or renewed on-line, there are a good number that can.  Click Here to view the new permitting software system.  Information sessions on how to effectively use the new system will begin in the Summer! 

Per the Health Department lodging inspection will now occur in the month of October.   Inspection blocks will be only a half hour long.  The inspector will not have other inspections during your block!  Contact the Licensing Agent to set up your October inspection block now!

There have been a number of public events held at lodging establishments in Provincetown that included liquor service.  Please note that if you would like to have an event that is open to the public and includes liquor service, and you do not have a liquor license, you MUST go before the licensing board to get a one-day license.  Please call or visit the licensing agent for more details...

In an effort to increase communication between the Licensing Department and the licensees, two new FAQ's have been launched to answer common questions.

• General Licensing FAQ
• Liquor License FAQ

Before you sign a lease, or even before you apply for a business license, make sure your type of business is allowed at the location and that you know what permits and fees might be required.  Please call the licensing agent at 508-487-7000 ext. 535 if you have any questions.