Amherst, NY · Erie County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

The Town of Amherst Building Permit Application is for applicants seeking approval for construction work at a property in Amherst.

What this form is

Use this application to request a building permit from the Town of Amherst; the permit must be processed before work starts, including excavation. It asks for project, applicant, owner, contractor, electrical, and property information. The document lists required plans, specifications, calculations, and other materials, with different submission requirements for residential and other buildings.

Who needs it

Applicants planning construction work in Amherst must submit this application and the materials listed for their building type before starting work.

How to submit it

Submit information to the Commissioner of Building, Municipal Building, 5583 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221. Make checks payable to the Town of Amherst Amherst Building Department.

About notarization

This application does not require notarization; it lists no sworn or notarized attachment, and the applicant completes the form and gathers the required materials.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Amherst Building Permit Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Fill in all applicable areas, including project, applicant, owner, contractor, electrical, and property information.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Prepare the plans, specifications, calculations, and other materials listed for your building type.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Town

    Submit information to the Commissioner of Building at the Municipal Building address on the form; make checks payable as directed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Amherst Building Permit Application for?
It is used to apply to the Town of Amherst for a building permit. The form collects project and property details and lists materials required with the application.
Who needs to file this building permit application?
Applicants planning building work in Amherst should file it. The document says the permit must be processed before work begins, including excavation.
Do I need a notary for the Amherst Building Permit Application?
No. The application lists no sworn or notarized attachment; applicants complete the form and gather the required materials.
How do I submit the Amherst Building Permit Application?
Submit information to the Commissioner of Building at the Municipal Building, 5583 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221. Make checks payable to the Town of Amherst Amherst Building Department.

Need something notarized?

This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Amherst form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.