Resources for Businesses

Economic Development - City of Watertown

Erin Rathe

Senior Planner - Economic Development

617-972-6417 ext. 12909

Click here for the Economic Development Website

Economic Development Newsletter

The Economic Development Newsletter is designed to connect and celebrate the Watertown business community, provide information on state and local resources, and showcase what's happening here. Click here to subscribe!

If your business has celebrated a milestone, received an award, just opened, closed a round of funding, or successfully launched a product, they'd love to include it in their next newsletter! Email here to share your news.

Permits

Business Certificates

All businesses in the City of Watertown are required to have a business certificate. Obtain one here.

Building Permits

Click here for the City of Watertown's building permit page.

Body Art Establishments

Planning on opening a body art establishment? Permits and informationcan be found here

Food Establishment License

If you plan on opening a food establishment, find necessary resources and permitting information here.

Raffle & Bazar Permit

Do you want to host a raffle or bazar in Watertown? Click here for permitting information.

Alcohol Permit

Are you planning on selling alcohol as part of your business? You must contact Watertown's City Clerk office to obtain an alcohol license.

Contact by phone at: 617-715-8686 or by email at: cityclerk@watertown-ma.gov

Tanning Establishments

Do you plan on opening a tanning establishment in Watertown? Find the City's requirements and permitting here.

Temporary Food Events

Do you plan on hosting a temporary food event in Watertown? Find the application and all necessary information here.

Zoning Board of Appeals

"The Zoning Board of Appeals plays an important role in the implementation of the City's land use regulations." This includes all discretionary and Special Permits. Find more information about the board here.

City Events

Apply for the Farmers Market

The Watertown Farmers Market accepts vendor applications for each season beginning in February. Find vendor information here.

Faire on the Square Tables

Want to be an exhibitor at Watertown's annual Faire on the Square? Find all necessary information here.

Government Resources

SBA Resources

The Small Business Administration has a number of useful resources for small businesses. Find out more on their website, here.

Energy & Utilities

Find National Grid's energy services for businesses here.

Life Sciences

Other City Resources

Business Parking Permits

The City provides quarterly parking permits for businesses located in Watertown Square, allowing them to use area parking lots! Find out more here.

Business Relocation

If you are planning on relocating your business, check out the City's relocation page here.

Going out of Business Filing

Planning a Closing Out or Going out of Business Sale? Find all necessary information here.

Get City Alert Notifications

Create an account to sign up for alerts from the City of Watertown here.

Design Guidelines

Find Watertown's design and signage guidelines here.