Elmira Heights, NY · Chemung County
Building Permit Application
Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request a building permit for construction, alterations, demolition, and other listed work in Elmira Heights.
What this form is
The application requests property and project details, the type of permit, contractor information, and information about plans and required inspections. The checklist identifies supporting documents that may be required, including construction plans, a site plan, proof of ownership, and insurance documentation. The applicant certifies the information and signs and dates the application.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents planning construction, alterations, demolition, or another listed project in Elmira Heights should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Office of Code Enforcement at the Civic Administration Building, 215 Elmwood Ave., Elmira Heights, NY 14903.
About notarization
The application is signed without a notary; the checklist says a workers' compensation waiver must be notarized if that document is submitted.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property, project, permit type, contractor, and inspection information, then sign and date the certification.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Review the checklist and gather applicable plans, site information, proof of ownership, and insurance documents.
- 4
Submit To Code Enforcement
Submit the application to the Office of Code Enforcement at 215 Elmwood Ave., Elmira Heights, NY 14903.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. If you submit a workers' compensation waiver, the checklist says that waiver must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the Office of Code Enforcement at the Civic Administration Building, 215 Elmwood Ave., Elmira Heights, NY 14903.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for property, project, permit type, contractor, and inspection information, along with the owner's or authorized agent's certification and signature.
- What documents may need to accompany the application?
- The checklist identifies items such as construction documents, a site plan, proof of ownership, and insurance documentation. Requirements listed depend on the project and applicant.
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