Guilford, NY · Chenango County
Basic Building Permit Application
Property owners or authorized applicants use this application to request a building permit for proposed construction, additions, alterations, occupancy changes, or other work.
What this form is
The application requests a building permit from the Chenango County Department of Code Enforcement for proposed work, including new construction, additions, alterations, and changes of occupancy. It asks for property and owner details, the work type and estimated cost, building dimensions, site conditions, and contractor information. A material list or structural drawings must accompany the application; the form also notes when stamped prints are required.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized applicants planning building work described on the form can use this application to request a permit.
How to submit it
The application is for the Chenango County Department of Code Enforcement at the County Office Building, 5 Court Street, Norwich, New York 13815. Payment should be cash or a check payable to Chenango County Treasurer.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the owner and, when applicable, applicant sign and date it, and the listed material or drawing attachments are not identified as sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Basic Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Complete the form in ink or by typewriter and provide the requested property, project, site, building, and contractor information.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include a material list or structural drawings with the application.
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Sign And Date
Have the property owner sign and date the application. If the applicant is not the owner, complete that section and have the applicant sign and date it.
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Submit To The County Department
Submit the application to the Chenango County Department of Code Enforcement. Payment should be cash or a check payable to Chenango County Treasurer.
Frequently asked questions
- What work does this building permit application cover?
- The form lists new construction, additions, alterations, changes of occupancy, and other work as possible project types.
- What information and attachments does the application request?
- It asks for owner, property, project, site, building, and contractor details. A material list or structural drawings must accompany it.
- Do I need a notary for the Basic Building Permit Application?
- No. The document has signature and date fields but no notary block. The owner and, when applicable, applicant sign and date it; listed attachments are not identified as sworn.
- How do I submit the Basic Building Permit Application?
- The application is for the Chenango County Department of Code Enforcement at the County Office Building, 5 Court Street, Norwich, New York 13815. Payment should be cash or a check payable to Chenango County Treasurer.