Fredonia, NY · Chautauqua County

No notary required

Application for Building Permit

Property owners and contractors use this application to request a Village of Fredonia building permit for construction, alterations, repairs, and other listed projects.

What this form is

Use this application to request a Village of Fredonia building permit before starting work; submitting the application alone does not authorize construction. It asks for owner, contractor, and electrician details, the project location and estimated cost, and information about the proposed work. Depending on the project, attach plans or surveys; the requirements page lists insurance and other project-specific requirements.

Who needs it

Property owners or contractors planning building work listed on the application need to complete it and obtain a permit before starting.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Village of Fredonia, 9-11 Church Street, PO Box 31, Fredonia, NY 14063. The form lists (716) 679-2313 for questions.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document requests project plans or surveys when applicable, but does not require a sworn or notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Village of Fredonia Application for Building Permit.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in all fields, including owner and contractor details, project location, work type, and estimated construction cost.

  3. 3

    Gather Project Attachments

    Attach plans or surveys as applicable. The requirements page describes survey, drawing, and insurance requirements for certain projects.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Village

    Submit the application to the Village of Fredonia, 9-11 Church Street, PO Box 31, Fredonia, NY 14063.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Application for Building Permit?
No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. Attach plans or surveys when applicable; the document does not require them to be notarized.
How do I submit the Application for Building Permit?
Submit the completed application to the Village of Fredonia at 9-11 Church Street, PO Box 31, Fredonia, NY 14063. The form lists (716) 679-2313 for questions.
What information does the building permit application ask for?
It asks for property owner, contractor, and electrician details; project location; estimated construction cost; work type; and, when applicable, building dimensions, setbacks, and a project description.
Can I begin work after submitting the application?
No. The application says the office must process it and the permit must be paid for and in your possession before any work starts.

Need something notarized?

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