Southport, NY · Chemung County
Building Permit Application
Property owners, builders, or agents use this application to describe proposed construction or other work and request a building permit from Southport.
What this form is
Use this application to request a building permit and describe the proposed work, its location, estimated cost, and other property details. The form asks for a plot plan and states that workers’ compensation and disability insurance documentation is required before a permit is issued. Stamped architect prints are required for projects costing over $20,000 and for all commercial projects.
Who needs it
Property owners, builders, or agents authorized by an owner use this application to request a permit for proposed work in Southport.
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 is signed and dated without a notary; the listed insurance and plot-plan materials are attachments, but no notarized or sworn step is stated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Southport Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the project location, owner and contractor details, project description, estimated cost, and requested property information.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Include the requested plot plan and applicable workers’ compensation and disability insurance documentation; provide stamped architect prints when required.
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Submit To The City
Submit it 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 Southport Building Permit Application?
- No. The application asks the owner, builder, or agent to sign and date it; no notarized or sworn step is stated.
- How do I submit the Southport building permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What attachments does the application request?
- Include a plot plan showing existing and proposed structures, wells or septic systems, the intended work, and distances to lot lines. Insurance documentation is required before permit issuance.
- When are stamped architect prints required?
- The form says stamped architect prints are required for projects costing over $20,000 and for all commercial projects.