Public Works

Licenses, Permits & Inspections

The mission of the Nantucket Department of Public Works is to provide and maintain public services necessary for the economy, growth, and quality of life for the citizens and visitors of Nantucket.

The DPW Permit Process exists to manage construction and access abutting Town of Nantucket roads and right of way. However, there are other things you must do before sending anything to Public Works. More information on each on the left bar of this page.

  1. Public Works


    Physical Address
    188 Madaket Road
    Nantucket, MA 02554

    Phone: 508-228-7244 ext. 7519


The sewer Department will now be issuing stormwater permits, There are changes coming to this process to include having to meet specific requirements for EPA and DEP permitting see link Dewatering and Remediation General Permit (DRGP) | US EPAwe will be editing the current permit.