Cortlandville, NY · Cortland County
Building Permit Application
Property owners apply to the Town of Cortlandville for approval to construct, add to, or modify a building using this application.
What this form is
This application requests a building permit for work such as constructing, adding to, or modifying a building in Cortlandville. It asks for property, owner, builder, project, and site details, including building areas, setbacks, utilities, heating, and estimated cost. Applicants must provide a drawing showing the building’s location on the lot and building plans with details needed to assess compliance with building codes.
Who needs it
Property owners applying to construct, add to, or modify a building in Cortlandville 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. The form lists 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland NY 13045 and 607-756-7490.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Enter the requested owner, property, builder, project, and site information.
- 3
Gather the Required Plans
Include a drawing showing the building’s location on the lot and building plans with the details specified on the form.
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Submit to the City
Submit the application and plans to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Cortlandville Building Permit Application ask for?
- It requests owner, property, builder, and project details, along with site information such as setbacks, utilities, building areas, and estimated cost.
- What plans must accompany the application?
- The form calls for a drawing showing the building’s location on the lot in relation to property lines and building plans with construction and code-compliance details.
- Do I need a notary for the Cortlandville Building Permit Application?
- No. This document is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify an attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Cortlandville Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. The form lists 3577 Terrace Road, Cortland NY 13045 and 607-756-7490.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Cortlandville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.