Southport, NY · Chemung County
New Home Application Requirements
Southport property owners or contractors use this application to provide project details and review requirements for proposed new home construction.
What this form is
The Town of Southport’s new home application collects information about the construction site, property owner, lot, proposed home, utilities, and contractor or design professionals. It also lists requirements and supporting items, including permits, a plot plan, stamped architectural prints, and workers’ compensation documentation. The document says a building permit will not be issued without a copy of the septic permit.
Who needs it
Property owners, contractors, or their authorized agents applying for a building permit for a new home in Southport need 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 document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant certifies the information and acknowledges receiving the document by signing.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the New Home Application Requirements PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the requested property, owner, construction, and contractor information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Supporting Items
Review the listed requirements and gather applicable permits, plans, and workers’ compensation documentation.
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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 New Home Application Requirements?
- No. The document has signature and date lines but no notary block. The applicant signs and dates the application and the separate receipt acknowledgment.
- How do I submit the new home 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 asks for the construction site address, owner and contractor details, lot and home dimensions, utilities, construction cost, and other project information.
- What supporting items are listed for a new home?
- The document lists items including a septic permit, a drainage committee recommendation, two sets of stamped architectural prints, a survey map plot plan, and workers’ compensation documentation.