Dunkirk, NY · Chautauqua County
Building Permit Application
Property owners or their representatives use this application to request a Town of Dunkirk building permit and provide project and property details.
What this form is
This application requests a building permit and asks for details about the project, property, owner, contractor, building, and site. The Town says completed applications must include drawings and, for new buildings or additions, a current survey; contractor insurance documents are also required when a contractor is used. Work must not begin before a permit is issued.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives seeking a building permit in the Town of Dunkirk should complete and submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application to the Zoning Officer at the Town of Dunkirk, 4737 Willow Road, Dunkirk, New York 14048. The form lists insurance documents as email submissions to the Zoning and Planning Secretary and Code Enforcement Officer.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant completes and signs the statement and dates the application.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete And Sign
Fill in the application fully, including the project and property details, and sign and date it.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Include required drawings and, for new buildings or additions, a current survey. Submit required contractor insurance documents when applicable.
- 4
Submit To The Zoning Officer
Submit the completed application to the Zoning Officer at the Town of Dunkirk address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The application does not require notarization; the applicant completes and signs the statement and dates the application.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Submit the completed application to the Zoning Officer at the Town of Dunkirk, 4737 Willow Road, Dunkirk, New York 14048. The form gives separate email instructions for insurance documents.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include the required drawings; new buildings or additions also need a current survey. When a contractor is used, the form requires insurance documents before a permit can be issued.