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Fees For Licenses
Here’s a list of fees for the different types of City of Boston licenses.
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Still have questions? Contact:
Licensing Board
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1 City Hall Square
Room 809Boston, MA 02201-2035
General License Fees
| Type | fee |
|---|---|
| Billiards, pool tables, sippio licenses | $50 base fee plus $30 per table |
| Bowling Alley | $80 base fee plus $40 per alley |
Club Licenses
| Type | fee |
|---|---|
| Club Alcohol |
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| Club Alcohol Restricted | $2,800 |
| Club Alcohol War Veteran | $2,800 |
| Club Alcohol Airport | $2,800 |
| Club Malt and Wine | $1,700 |
| Club Malt and Wine Restricted | $1,700 |
| Club Malt and Wine Airport | $1,700 |
| Club Malt, Wine, and Liquor | $2,000 |
| Club Malt, Wine, and Liquor Restricted | $2,000 |
| Club Malt, Wine, and Liquor Airport | $2,000 |
Common Victualler (without alcohol)
| type | fee |
|---|---|
| Common Victualler | $100 plus the capacity or take out fee |
| Capacity Fee | $1.00 per person ($500 max charge) |
| Take Out Fee | $110 |
Common Victualler (with alcohol)
| type | fee |
|---|---|
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Common Victualler Fee
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$100 |
| Capacity Fee | $1.00 per person ($500 max charge) |
| 7-day All Day Alcohol | $2,800 plus Common Victualler and capacity fee |
| 7-Day All Day Restricted | $2,800 plus Common Victualler and capacity fee |
| 7-Day All Alcohol Airport | $2,800 plus Common Victualler and capacity fee |
| 7-Day Malt and Wine | $1,800 plus Common Victualler and capacity fee |
| 7-Day Malt and Wine Restricted | $1,800 plus Common Victualler and capacity fee |
| 7-Day Malt and Wine Airport | $1,800 plus Common Victualler and capacity fee |
| 7-Day Malt, Wine, and Liquor | $2,100 plus Common Victualler and capacity fee |
| 7-Day Malt, Wine, and Liquor Restricted | $2,100 plus Common Victualler and capacity fee |
| 7-Day Malt, Wine, and Liquor Airport | $2,100 plus Common Victualler and capacity fee |
| Druggist License | $800 |
| Farmer Brewery License | $1,800 |
| Farmer Winery License | $1,800 |
| Fortune Teller License | $50 |
General On-Premises
| type | fee |
|---|---|
All Alcohol |
$3,500 |
| All Alcohol Restricted | $3,500 |
| All Alcohol Airport | $3,500 |
| Malt and Wine | $1,900 |
| Malt and Wine Restricted | $1,900 |
| Malt and Wine Airport | $1,900 |
| Malt, Wine, and Liquor | $2,200 |
| Malt, Wine, and Liquor Restricted | $2,200 |
| Malt, Wine, and Liquor Airport | $2,200 |
Innholder
| type | fee |
|---|---|
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Without Alcohol
|
$1,100
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| All Alcohol | $5,600 |
| All Alcohol Restricted | $5,600 |
| Malt and Wine | $1,900 |
| Malt and Wine Restricted | $1,900 |
| Malt, Wine, and Liquor | $2,200 |
| Malt, Wine and Liquor Restricted | $2,200 |
Lodging House (Fraternities, Sororities, and Dorms)
| type | fee |
|---|---|
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0-9 Rooms
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$75
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| 10-19 Rooms | $150 |
| 20-29 Rooms | $225 |
| 30-39 Rooms | $300 |
| More than 39 Rooms | $300 + $4 per room |
Retail Package Store
| type | fee |
|---|---|
| All Alcohol | $2,500 |
| Malt and Wine | $1,500 |
Special annual or one-day license
| type | fee |
|---|---|
| All Alcohol | $150 |
| Malt and Wine | $75 |
| Tavern Licenses | $1,700 |
BRING YOUR OWN BOTTLE (BYOB)
| type | fee |
|---|---|
| BYOB | $400 |
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Still have questions? Contact:
Licensing Board
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1 City Hall Square
Room 809Boston, MA 02201-2035
