Marathon, NY · Cortland County
Building Permit Application
Property owners or their lawful agents use this application to request a Town of Marathon building permit for construction, alterations, repairs, relocation, demolition, or other listed work.
What this form is
The Town of Marathon uses this application to review proposed building work before a permit is issued; work may not begin before issuance. Applicants provide the project location, owner and applicant details, construction type, project description and estimated cost, along with plans or a sketch showing required site and structure details. The form also lists contractor information and supporting requirements, including insurance certificates when applicable.
Who needs it
Property owners or their lawful agents applying for a permit for building work in the Town of Marathon need this application.
How to submit it
Complete the application, include the required plans or sketch and any applicable insurance certificates, and remit it with the proper fee to the Town Clerk.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant affirms under penalty of perjury that the application statements are true.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Town of Marathon Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the project location, applicant and owner details, work type, project description, estimated cost, and designer or contractor details.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include plans or a sketch with the listed site and structure details, plus applicable insurance certificates.
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Submit To The Town
Remit the completed application and proper fee to the Town Clerk.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Marathon Building Permit Application cover?
- It requests project and applicant details for proposed building work, including construction type, project cost, plans or a sketch, and designer or contractor information.
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The applicant affirms under penalty of perjury that the statements are true.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Complete the application, include the required plans or sketch and any applicable insurance certificates, and remit it with the proper fee to the Town Clerk.
- Can I begin work before the permit is issued?
- No. The application instructions state that work covered by the application may not begin before the Building Permit is issued.