Daniel J. Loos, M.C.P. Director of Licenses and Inspections 260 Constitution Plaza Hartford CT, 06103 Tel (860) 757-9200 Fax (860) 722-6374     City Council has approved a temporary reduction in permit fees. Click here for more details. Licenses and Inspections Division Mission: Ensure the Health and Safety of the Public and the Soundness and Habitability of the City's Residential, Industrial and Commercial Structures.
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Building And Trade Inspections The Building and Trade Inspection Division is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Connecticut State Building Code. We inspect new construction and existing building renovations, installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance or the use of equipment and systems. Our staff are dedicated to ensuring the health and public safety of the citizens in the City of Hartford. Inspections can be scheduled by contacting the following officials:
Building Official Michael Fuschi (860) 757-9226 mfuschi@hartford.gov
	Housing Code Enforcement Housing Code and Rodent Control inspectors enforce State Statutes and Municipal Ordinances that protect the public health, safety and welfare in all three-family or more, and mixed use residential/ commercial structures; as well as one and two-family dwellings that are not occupied by the property owner. The general maintenance of all aspects of a building are enforced for example lighting, ventilation, occupancy density, plumbing fixtures, supply and waste lines, heat and hot water, sanitation, rodent control measures, etc. Our main goal is to obtain compliance and ensure the safety of the public.
To contact the Housing Code Enforcement Supervisor please call Darlene Robertson-Childs at (860) 757-9213, or email drobertson@hartford.gov
Weights & Measures The Sealer of Weights and Measures inspects and tests all weights and measures devices, securing compliance with laws and ordinances. Devices due for inspection are store scales, gas pumps, oil pumps, taxis, parking lot meters, and laundry dryers. All establishments with these devices must have them inspected and pay a fee in accordance with Section 34-5 of the City of Hartford Municipal Code.
To contact the Sealer of Weights & Measures, call Malachai Williams at (860) 757-9240 or email willm001@hartford.gov.
	Business Licenses As the licensing Agency for the City of Hartford we accept applications and issue licenses for a number reasons including Dance Halls, Pawnbrokers, Secondhand Dealers, Laundromats, Designated Vendor, Merchandise Vending, One-day Helper/ peddler, Billiard, Bowling Alley. By coordinating the efforts of various State and local government officials, we ensure the public’s safety; requiring code compliance of all license applicants. For inquiries regarding our licenses or an appointment please contact the following:
Amara Shabazz Admin Asst (860) 757-9246 ashabazz@hartford.gov
Landlord Registration Forms Non-owner occupied, vacant and vacant foreclosure properties are required to register with the local municipality. Properties in Hartford obtained through foreclosure or being foreclosed must be registered with the Town Clerk, all other registrations require the use of the municipality form. Payments are to be made as follows: Hartford registration fee = $25.00 Checks should be made payable to the "City of Hartford" and returned to the office of Licenses and Inspections.