Red Hook, NY · Dutchess County
Certificate of Appropriateness Application
This application is for property owners or applicants seeking Town Planning Board approval for proposed work on historic structures or properties in designated districts.
What this form is
The Town of Red Hook requires a Certificate of Appropriateness for specified construction, alterations, removals, or demolitions in Hamlet Districts and for certain historically significant or listed structures. The application asks for applicant, owner, and property details, a description of the proposed work, and information about additions or exterior changes. It also lists required supporting documents, including plans, drawings, photos, and zoning forms.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing covered work in Hamlet Districts or on qualifying historically significant structures need to seek a Certificate of Appropriateness.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Town of Red Hook Planning Board at 7340 South Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571, or email [email protected]; the form lists an application fee.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the listed Owner Consent Form, when needed, is an attachment, and the document does not say it must be notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness Application from this page.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant, owner, and property details and describe the proposed work, including any addition, exterior modification, or new building.
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Gather Required Documents
Use the checklist to gather plans, drawings, a materials list, photos, zoning forms, the Short EAF, and the Agricultural and Data Statement.
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Submit To The Planning Board
Send the application and supporting items to the Town of Red Hook Planning Board by mail or email using the contact details on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- No. The application asks the applicant to sign and date it without a notary. The listed Owner Consent Form, if needed, is not described as requiring notarization.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- Submit it to the Town of Red Hook Planning Board at 7340 South Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571, or email it to [email protected].
- What supporting documents are required?
- The checklist lists an application fee, plans, detailed drawings, a construction materials list, photos of existing conditions, a Zoning Enforcement Officer Determination Form, a Short EAF, and an Agricultural and Data Statement. Include an Owner Consent Form if needed.
Need something notarized?
This Certificate of Appropriateness Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Red Hook form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.