Northampton Health Department
The Health Department and the Board of Health promote and protect the health and well-being of the individual, family and community in the City of Northampton.
Health Department Hours
The Health Department Self Serve Lobby is open 8:30 until 4:30 Monday thru Friday. Complaint forms and permit applications are available as well as a drop box for all correspondence. Please note - no cash may be placed into the dropbox.
Counter Assistance is available 10:00 until 2:00 Monday thru Friday and by appointment, 587-1214.
Department News
Sharps Collection Program

The Northampton Health Department now accepts sharps containers
Monday - Friday from 10 AM until 2 PM
There is a $5.00 - $10.00 (depending on size) disposal charge per container unless a Health Department prepaid container is used. These containers are available for sale at the Health Department.
$5.00 - small container
$8.00 - large container
This price includes the disposal charge.
Please call (413) 587-1214 with any questions about this exciting new program.
More Department Information
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Food Inspection Reports
See how many food inspections the Health Department is performing.
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Food Allergy Awareness
For all food establishments: learn about the new Food Allergy Awareness Act that went into effect on October 1, 2010 in the State of Massachusetts.
Did you know city Health records are public information? If you are interested in accessing information from Health Department records (everything from septic systems to restaurant inspections) please fill out this form and return it to the health department.


