Alden, NY · Erie County
Building Permit Long Form
The Town of Alden’s long-form building permit application is for owners, lessees, or authorized applicants seeking approval for proposed construction or improvements.
What this form is
Use this application to request plan examination and a building permit for proposed construction or improvements in the Town of Alden. It asks for the property location, proposed work and use, building details, fixture and equipment counts, applicant and contractor information, and signatures. The form also lists construction requirements and notes that certain projects may require additional plans or documents.
Who needs it
Owners, lessees, or authorized agents applying for a building permit for construction, additions, alterations, repairs, replacements, or relocation in Alden need this form.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Town of Alden Building Department, 3311 Wende Road, Alden, New York 14004. The form lists (716) 937-6969 ext. 4 for the department.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; owners performing construction themselves must also sign an Affidavit of Exemption from showing proof of workers’ compensation insurance.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Long Form PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property, proposed work, building details, applicant information, and required signatures.
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Gather Related Documents
Check the form’s requirements for items such as a drainage site plan, insurance certificate, or Affidavit of Exemption, where applicable.
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Submit To The Building Department
Submit the application to the Town of Alden Building Department at 3311 Wende Road, Alden, New York 14004.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Long Form?
- No. Sign and date the application without a notary. Owners doing their own construction must also sign an Affidavit of Exemption from showing proof of workers’ compensation insurance.
- Who can apply using this building permit form?
- The application requests information for the owner or lessee, contractor, architect or engineer, and applicant. It includes a certification for an applicant authorized by the owner.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Long Form?
- Submit it to the Town of Alden Building Department at 3311 Wende Road, Alden, New York 14004. The form lists the department’s phone number as (716) 937-6969 ext. 4.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Long Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Alden form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.