Shellfish

Shellfish Permit Fee

Commercial (effective September 1, 2019)

  • Age 14 and 15 - Free with work permit
  • Age 16 to 69 - $200
  • Age 70 and up - $50

Family (effective April 1, 2009)

  • Orleans/Eastham Resident - $20
  • Non-Resident - $70
  • Orleans/Eastham Resident Age 65 and over - $10

Note: In accordance with Town of Orleans Bylaws Chapter 94-6, the renewal or granting of Town licenses or permits may be denied if the taxpayer, owner, permit customer, or subject property has tax bills, water charges, betterments, assessments, or other municipal charges past due. See Treasurer/Collectors Department section for further explanation.

Recreational Lobstering & Crabbing

Recreational lobster and crab permits are issued by the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries.