City of Quincy Departments

The City of Quincy has many resources and departments to assist you as you start your business in Quincy.  Here you will find the contact information and description for the most frequently used departments.  At any time, you may contact the Quincy Chamber of Commerce at (617) 471-1700 for additional information.

Inspectional Services

Inspectional Services includes: Building Department, Conservation Commission, Municipal Code Enforcement, Plumbing & Gas Department, Wiring Department, Weights and Measures Department and the Zoning Board of Appeals.
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Assessor's Office

The Assessing Department maintains records of real estate ownership and business personal property accounts. Real estate records are updated according to deeds and subdivisions recorded and building permits applied for.
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Office of the City Clerk

The City Clerk's office is the location where most business related license applications are available. In addition, the Clerk's office serves as the central location for information on business filings.
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Office of Constituent Services

This office is dedicated to public awareness, information and the efficient delivery of City services. Working collectively with the Mayor's Office, City Council, Department Heads and community groups, the Office assists residents with City services and programs including conveying residents' suggestions to improve city services, assistance with tenant or landlord issues, questions and issues concerning accessibility for people with disabilities, human rights issues in Quincy, translation services in Chinese and Vietnamese, information about activities for children and families, and residents' concerns or problems that need to be resolved.
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Fire Department

The fire department assists businesses comply to code as it is applicable to specific occupancies both during the initial phase of implementation and while in operation throughout their existence.
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Health Department

If your business involves the preparation, distribution or sale of food, you will need permits from the City of Quincy's Health Department.
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Information Technology (IT) Department

If your business is looking for residents' lists, the IT department provides CD's with downloads from city census data and voters' data.
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Planning & Community Development Department

The Department of Planning & Community Development provides staff support to the Planning Board, Historic District Commussion, Downtown Redevelopment Committee and Affordable Housing Trust Committee.
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Police Department

In Quincy, wherever your business is located, a Community Policing Patrol Officer is available to provide assistance. The Quincy Police Community Policing Unit is comprised of one Lieutenant, one Sergeant, and six Patrol Officers. The six Patrol Officers are each assigned to a specific patrol beat in a geographic area that makes up a neighborhood and/or a business district.
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Public Works Department

The Public Works Department (DPW) is responsible for road and sidewalk reconstruction and mainenance; and for planning and implementation of all public works projects.
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