Claverack, NY · Columbia County
Application for Building Permit
Property owners and contractors use this application to request a building permit for proposed construction, installation, or alteration in the Town of Claverack.
What this form is
The application requests information about the applicant, property owner, project location, construction type, valuation, dimensions, and proposed work. It says to file with the Building Inspector and obtain a permit before beginning construction, installation, or alteration. Applicants must include plans, a plot plan or survey, insurance or an exemption certificate, and health approval where required.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors proposing construction, installation, or alteration of a building or structure in the Town of Claverack need this application.
How to submit it
File the application with the Building Inspector at the Building Department, 91 Church Street, PO Box V, Mellenville, NY 12544. The form lists a $40.00 fee upon submission and construction-cost fees payable upon approval and before permit issuance.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the listed insurance documents and CE-200 exemption certificate are attachments, and the form does not say they require notarization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the building permit application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant, owner, property, project, construction type, valuation, dimensions, and proposed-work details; initial each listed line and sign and date.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include two sets of plans, a plot plan or survey, insurance proof or an exemption certificate, and health approval where required.
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Submit To The Building Inspector
File the application with the Building Inspector at the Building Department address shown on the form and pay the listed submission fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Claverack building permit application?
- No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date, not notarization. It lists insurance documents or a CE-200 exemption certificate as possible attachments.
- How do I submit the building permit application?
- File it with the Building Inspector at the Building Department, 91 Church Street, PO Box V, Mellenville, NY 12544. The form lists a $40.00 submission fee.
- What attachments does the application require?
- Include two complete sets of plans and a plot plan or land survey. The form also requests workers’ compensation and disability benefits proof or an exemption certificate, plus health approval where required.
- When must I apply for a building permit?
- The application says it must be filed and a permit issued before beginning construction, installation, or alteration of a building or structure.
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