Kirkwood, NY · Broome County
Building Permit Application
Kirkwood property owners or their authorized agents use this application to request approval for building, alteration, demolition, or other listed work.
What this form is
The application requests information about the property, owner, project, contractors, construction cost, and proposed work, and includes a site plan sketch. Kirkwood requires a completed application before building or demolition work; the document says work must not begin until the permit is approved. Applicants are also asked for construction documents, proof of insurance, payment, and applicable septic or water approvals.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents planning building, demolition, or other work listed on the application need to complete it.
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 has no notary block; it includes a declaration described as sworn, but the form asks the owner or applicant to sign and date it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Building Permit Application and review its requirements.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the property, owner, contractor, project, and proposed work details; sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare the plot or site plan, construction documents, contractor information, insurance proof, and any applicable approvals.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and required materials 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 Kirkwood Building Permit Application?
- No. The application has no notary block and asks the owner or applicant to sign and date it, although it includes a declaration described as sworn.
- How do I submit the Kirkwood Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What documents accompany the application?
- The application lists construction documents, a plot or site plan, and contractor contact information with insurance and Workers’ Compensation. The requirements page also lists proof of insurance and payment.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Kirkwood form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.