Ashford, NY · Cattaraugus County
Building Permit Application
Property owners and contractors use this application to request permission from the Town of Ashford to construct or alter a building.
What this form is
The Town of Ashford uses this application to review proposed building construction or alterations for compliance with the building code and town permit fee schedule. It asks for property, applicant, contractor, and design professional details; a description of the work; site, building, and utility information; and owner and contractor certifications. Attach a Cattaraugus County Health Department permit for a septic system, when applicable.
Who needs it
Property owners and contractors seeking permission to construct or alter a building in the Town of Ashford should complete this application.
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; the owner and contractor sign it, and its certification says “I swear” but identifies no separate sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Town of Ashford Building Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the property, applicant, contractor, project, site, and utility information requested on the form.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Include additional work information as needed and attach a Cattaraugus County Health Department permit for a septic system.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Have the property owner and contractor sign the certification, then submit the application to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The application has no notary block; the owner and contractor sign it. Its certification says “I swear,” but no separate sworn attachment is identified.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It requests property and applicant details, contractor and design professional information, a work description, site and utility details, and owner and contractor certifications.
- What attachments may be needed?
- The form asks whether a site survey plan is attached and says to attach a Cattaraugus County Health Department permit for a septic system.