Roxbury, NY · Delaware County
Building Permit Application and Filing Instructions
Roxbury property owners and contractors use this application and instructions to request a building permit and provide project and property details.
What this form is
The application requests the proposed building site's address, tax map number, owner and contractor information, work description, project costs, and other project details. Roxbury requires applicants to submit applicable plans, supporting documents, and the fee; some projects also need approvals or additional forms before a permit can be issued. The instructions explain requirements for items such as septic approval, driveway access, workers’ compensation, and plans.
Who needs it
Property owners and contractors planning construction, additions, repairs, alterations, or other listed building work in Roxbury should use this application.
How to submit it
File the completed application with the Code Officer or Town Clerk and include the appropriate fee. The form lists the Town of Roxbury, PO Box 189, 56 Hillcrest Drive, Roxbury, NY 12474.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; homeowners doing all their own work must include the attached Form BP-1 Affidavit of Exemption, which must be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Roxbury building permit application and filing instructions.
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Complete the Application
Print clearly in pen or type the form, providing the property, owner, contractor, and project information requested.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Include the applicable plans, approvals, and supporting forms described in the instructions.
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Submit to the Town
File the application and appropriate fee with the Code Officer or Town Clerk.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Roxbury building permit application?
- No. The application itself is signed and dated without a notary. Homeowners doing all their own work must include the attached Form BP-1 Affidavit of Exemption, which must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Roxbury building permit application?
- File it with the Code Officer or Town Clerk with the appropriate fee. The form lists PO Box 189, 56 Hillcrest Drive, Roxbury, NY 12474.
- What supporting documents are required?
- The instructions list plans and applicable supporting documents, which may include septic approval, driveway approval, and workers’ compensation forms, depending on the project.
- When can construction begin?
- The instructions state that work may not commence before the building permit is issued. Keep a plan of the approved building at the worksite for inspection.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Application and Filing Instructions doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Roxbury form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.