Programs & Permits

Animals

The Town of Bedford welcomes and encourages its residents to keep animals of their choosing on their property with the necessary permits.

Biosafety

Discover Biosafety Regulations at the Bedford Health Department.

Body Art

View the Town of Bedford, Massachusetts Board of Health Body Art Regulations.

Burial

Learn about Burial Permits at the Town of Bedford.

Camps

Food

Learn about the Federal Food Code and training that is offered by the Bedford Board of Health.

Geothermal Heating Systems

Discover Geothermal Heating Systems including policy information and Well Application.

Hazardous Materials - Commercial / Contingency Plan Submittals

View the Bedford Hazardous Material Bylaw and Contingency Plan Information.

Hoarding

The Town of Bedford has formed a Hoarding Task Force that meets periodically and includes members of Police, Fire, Health, Council on Aging, Youth and Family Services staff and representatives from Eliot Human Services who work collaboratively on specific hoarding cases for successful intervention and outcomes.

Housing

The Bedford Board of Health conducts complaint based housing inspections.

Mosquito Control

Mosquito trapping and control services are provided to the Town of Bedford by the East Middlesex Mosquito Control Project.

Plumbing (PDF)

View the Policy on Petitions for Plumbing Code Variances.

Pools

The Bedford Health Department inspects public and semipublic pools annually for compliance with State Sanitary Code.

Pre-Demolition

Prior to receiving Bedford Health Department sign-off on the Code Enforcement Demolition Permit Application, the property owner/contractor is required to complete the Health Department Pre-Demolition Checklist.

Private Wells

Access Private Well Regulations and the Well Application.

Rabies 

Radon (PDF)

View Radon information and EPA recommends that you test your home.

Septic

If you have a septic system for your onsite sewage disposal, it is your responsibility to maintain it in proper working order to reduce failures and unnecessary repair costs.

Suicide Prevention

Learn about Suicide Prevention training and workshops at the Bedford Health Department.

Ticks

Learn about Tick information at the Town of Bedford.

Tobacco & Vaping

Learn how you can quit Tobacco and Vaping for good by viewing the support materials.

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Loan Program