Guilford, NY · Chenango County
Building Permit Application
Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request a building permit from Chenango County for proposed construction or building work in Guilford.
What this form is
This application requests a Chenango County building permit for proposed work, including new construction, additions, alterations, and changes of occupancy. It asks for property, owner, applicant, project, contractor, and construction details, along with drawings and required insurance forms. Do not begin construction until the application is approved and the permit is issued; the form also says the building cannot be used or occupied until the appropriate certificate is issued.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents proposing construction or other building work in Guilford use this application to request a permit.
How to submit it
Submit the application to Chenango County Department of Code Enforcement, Department of Public Health, County Office Building, 5 Court Street, Norwich, New York 13815. Fees are 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; the form calls for drawings and contractor insurance forms where applicable, but does not say those attachments must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF for the proposed work.
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Complete the Application
Type or print in ink and provide the requested property, applicant, project, construction, and contractor information.
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Gather Required Attachments
Provide drawings and applicable contractor insurance forms; the application also calls for a local official's compliance certification.
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Submit to Chenango County
Submit the application to the county department and pay the fee by cash or check to the Chenango County Treasurer.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The application asks the applicant to sign and date it without a notary. Drawings and contractor insurance forms may also be required, but the form does not say they must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to Chenango County Department of Code Enforcement, Department of Public Health, County Office Building, 5 Court Street, Norwich, New York 13815. The form says fees are payable by cash or check to the Chenango County Treasurer.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It requests property and contact details, the proposed work and building use, project dimensions and cost, drawings, site information, contractor details, and applicable insurance forms.
- Can I start construction before the permit is issued?
- No. The application says not to begin construction until the application is approved and the permit is issued.