Applications, Licenses and Permits
Welcome to the City of Haverhill's hub for Applications, Licenses, and Permits. Need to apply for something? Start by exploring the common categories below. If you know exactly what you need, please use the website's search tool. For detailed information and requirements on particular applications or permits, you'll find that in the permit's details or on the relevant detail page on the website.
Online Payments and Services
The City of Haverhill accepts online payments - for a variety of bills and services, -through our online payment partners. This online service gives customers who do business with the City of Haverhill a convenient, efficient, and user-friendly way to pay bills or purchase select city services 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.
You have two (2) options for paying your bills or ordering services, either by electronic check or by credit card.
Electronic Check: You will need one of your checks when you pay your bill or an online service to get your account number and the bank’s routing number, you will be shown where this information is found on your check.
Credit Card: We accept Master Card and Discover for credit card payments. There will be a convenience fee for each online payment. The credit card service provider charges the fee to your credit card. When paying by credit card, the fee amount will appear in a separate box and will be totaled with the amount due.
Transactions are Internet secure using state-of-the-industry encryption technology. In addition, users will receive confirmation of their transactions by email, verifying the approval and acceptance of the transaction.
Permits
For all online permit applications, from Building and Inspections and Health Department to City Clerk and Planning, you'll find everything you need to apply and renew.
Pay Your Tax Bill
The City of Haverhill offers residents an easy and convenient method to view and pay their real estate, motor vehicle excise, personal property, and boat excise tax bills online.
Police Bill Payments
For Police Detail fees, Parking Tickets, and Noncriminal Citations, visit the relevant links.
City Clerk
The City Clerk's department uses an online portal for managing payments, including Birth/Death Certificates, Dog Licenses, Yard Sale Permits, and more! Simply visit the link and search for "Haverhill" to see the available options.
Pay Your Water/Wastewater Bill
The City of Haverhill Water/Wastewater Billing Office is responsible for billing, collection, and customer service for over 16,000 accounts. Visit the link to learn more about their department's processes and how to pay.
Contact Us
Haverhill City Hall
4 Summer Street
Haverhill MA, 01830
Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:00
Call Center 311 (within city limits)
(978) 358-1311 (outside the city)