Fishkill, NY · Dutchess County

No notary required

Certificate of Appropriateness

This application requests approval for proposed exterior or site changes to a property in Fishkill and is completed by the applicant and property owner.

What this form is

Use this application to describe construction, alterations, repairs, or other proposed changes to a property's exterior appearance or site. It asks for applicant and property information, a detailed project description, and signatures from the property owner and agent or applicant. The form says to return eight copies with associated paperwork and actual color samples; historic colors must be used for properties in the Historic District.

Who needs it

Applicants proposing exterior or site changes to a Fishkill property use this form, which requires the property owner's signature.

How to submit it

Return eight copies with associated paperwork and actual color samples to the Village of Fishkill Building Department, 1095 Main Street, Fishkill, NY 12524. The stated fee is $25 for minor alterations or $200 for all other alterations.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the property owner's signature is required, and no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Certificate of Appropriateness application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Print clearly, provide applicant and property information, describe the proposed project, and obtain the required property owner signature.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Materials

    Prepare associated paperwork and actual color samples; use historic colors if the property is in the Historic District.

  4. 4

    Return Copies To The Department

    Return eight copies to the Village of Fishkill Building Department at 1095 Main Street, Fishkill, NY 12524.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Certificate of Appropriateness application for?
It is used to describe proposed construction, alterations, repairs, or other changes to a property's exterior appearance or site.
Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness?
No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and the property owner's signature is required. The form mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness application?
Return eight copies with associated paperwork and actual color samples to the Village of Fishkill Building Department at 1095 Main Street, Fishkill, NY 12524.
What attachments and samples does the application request?
Submit any associated paperwork and actual color samples. The form says historic colors must be used if the property is in the Historic District.

Need something notarized?

This Certificate of Appropriateness doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Fishkill form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.