How do I submit the building permit application?

Submit it to the Fire and Building Code Enforcement Office, Department of Public Health, County Office Building, 5 Court Street, Norwich, New York 13815. The fee is payable by cash or check to the Chenango County treasurer; consult the approved Fee Schedule for the amount.

What information does the application ask for?

It requests property and contact details, the nature and cost of the work, building use and dimensions, project drawings, site information, contractor details, and applicable insurance forms.

Can I begin construction before the permit is issued?

No. The application says not to begin construction until the application is approved and the permit is issued.

Chenango County, NY · Chenango County

No notary required

Application for Building Permit

Property owners or their authorized agents use this application to request a Chenango County building permit for proposed construction, alterations, additions, or changes of occupancy.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Chenango County · Chenango County, Chenango County, New York
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: chenangocountyny.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

Use this application to request a building permit from the Chenango County Department of Code Enforcement before beginning construction. It asks for the property location, owner and applicant details, project type and description, estimated cost, building use and dimensions, drawings, site information, and contractor details. Applicants must provide applicable insurance forms and a local-regulations certification; the application also lists required inspections.

Who needs it

Property owners or their authorized agents seeking a permit for proposed building work in Chenango County need to complete and sign this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Fire and Building Code Enforcement Office, Department of Public Health, County Office Building, 5 Court Street, Norwich, New York 13815. The form says the fee is payable by cash or check to the Chenango County treasurer; see the approved Fee Schedule for the amount.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; attach the specified workers’ compensation and disability insurance forms, and no notarized attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Chenango County Application for Building Permit PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Type or print in ink, providing the property, applicant, project, building, site, and contractor information requested.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Include drawings or other project information and the applicable workers’ compensation and disability insurance forms.
4
Submit to the County
Send the application to the Fire and Building Code Enforcement Office at the address shown on the form and pay the fee as specified.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Chenango County building permit application?: No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date, not notarization. Attach the specified workers’ compensation and disability insurance forms; the document does not identify a notarized attachment.
How do I submit the building permit application?: Submit it to the Fire and Building Code Enforcement Office, Department of Public Health, County Office Building, 5 Court Street, Norwich, New York 13815. The fee is payable by cash or check to the Chenango County treasurer; consult the approved Fee Schedule for the amount.
What information does the application ask for?: It requests property and contact details, the nature and cost of the work, building use and dimensions, project drawings, site information, contractor details, and applicable insurance forms.
Can I begin construction before the permit is issued?: No. The application says not to begin construction until the application is approved and the permit is issued.

Need something notarized?

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