Alma, NY · Allegany County
Building Permit Application and Authorization Form
The Town of Alma building permit application is for applicants seeking permission to construct, alter, or repair a building on a specified lot.
What this form is
Use this application to request a building permit for an addition, alteration, or repair. It asks for applicant, occupant, owner, and contractor contact details, the building location, estimated value, contractor insurance information, and a description of the work. Include two sets of plans showing the structure size, basic floor plan, three-dimensional view, and materials list.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a permit for building additions, alterations, or repairs should complete this form and include the required plans.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any sworn or notarized attachment, and the applicant simply signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Town of Alma Building Permit Application and Authorization Form.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the requested contact, location, insurance, estimated value, and proposed-work information.
- 3
Gather The Plans
Include two sets of plans showing the structure size, basic floor plan, three-dimensional view, and materials list.
- 4
Submit The Application
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- The form does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What plans must I include with the application?
- Include two sets of plans showing the structure size, basic floor plan, a three-dimensional view of the structure, and a list of materials.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for contact information for the applicant, occupant, owner, and contractor; the building location; estimated value; contractor insurance details; and information about the proposed work.