Guilderland, NY · Albany County

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Building Permit Application

Property owners or applicants use this application to request building and zoning permits for construction, additions, alterations, removal, or demolition in Guilderland.

What this form is

This application requests building and zoning permits for proposed construction, additions, alterations, removal, or demolition. The Town instructs applicants to submit a plot plan and complete construction plans and specifications; additional insurance information and a truss-construction notice may apply. The application asks for applicant and owner details, property and zoning information, project dimensions, proposed work, estimated cost, and an insurance contact.

Who needs it

Property owners, applicants, or their agents seeking a building and zoning permit for construction, alterations, additions, removal, or demolition in Guilderland need this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application and required materials to the Town of Guilderland Building Department, P.O. Box 339, Guilderland, N.Y. 12084. Call the Building Department for the fee amount due at submission.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the truss-construction notice also asks for a signature and date, with no notarization stated.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Building Permit Application PDF and review its submission instructions.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the application with applicant and owner details, property information, proposed work, project dimensions, and estimated cost.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Prepare a plot plan and the required sets of plans and specifications; include applicable insurance information and the truss-construction notice.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Building Department

    Submit the application and materials to the Town of Guilderland Building Department at P.O. Box 339, Guilderland, N.Y. 12084.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Guilderland Building Permit Application for?
It is used to apply for building and zoning permits for construction, additions, alterations, removal, or demolition described in the application.
What materials must accompany the application?
The instructions call for a plot plan and two complete sets of plans and specifications, or three sets for commercial projects. Insurance information and a truss-construction notice may also apply.
Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
No. This application is signed without a notary. The truss-construction notice also asks for a signature and date, with no notarization stated.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
Submit the completed application and required materials to the Town of Guilderland Building Department, P.O. Box 339, Guilderland, N.Y. 12084. Call the department for the fee amount due.

Need something notarized?

This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Guilderland form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.