07/30/2026

Are Your Public Health Fees Keeping Up? Assessing and Updating Local Board of Health Permit Fees for Sustainability

August 18th

Date: Tuesday. August 18, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Presenters:
Tim McDonald, Director of Health and Human Services, Town of Needham
Pat Maloney, MHOA Subject Matter Expert

Many local boards of health rely on permit and licensing fees to support essential public health services, yet fee schedules can go years without being reviewed or updated. As operational costs, program responsibilities, and community needs evolve, outdated fees can make it increasingly difficult to sustain high-quality services.

Join Tim McDonald and Pat Maloney for a practical discussion on assessing and updating local Board of Health permit fees to better support long-term program sustainability. Presenters will share considerations for evaluating existing fee structures, aligning fees with program costs and local priorities, engaging partners throughout the process, and navigating common implementation challenges. Participants will also hear lessons learned and practical strategies that can help inform future fee reviews in their own municipalities.

This webinar is intended for local public health officials, health directors, board of health members, and municipal leaders interested in strengthening the financial sustainability of local public health programs.

You can access the webinar by using your regular DPH Local Public Health monthly webinar link.