Amherst, NY · Erie County

No notary required

Plumbing Permit Application

The Town of Amherst plumbing permit application is for property owners or authorized agents requesting approval for plumbing work before work starts.

What this form is

Use this application to request a plumbing permit for work in the Town of Amherst; the form says the permit must be processed before work starts. It asks for the project address, plumber and contractor details, owner information, estimated cost, work dates and description, fee categories, and a signature. Depending on the work, include required insurance proof and applicable plans or surveys.

Who needs it

Property owners or their authorized agents seeking a plumbing permit for work in the Town of Amherst must complete this application before starting work.

How to submit it

Make checks payable to the Town of Amherst and send the application to the Amherst Building Department, 5583 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the property owner or authorized agent signs the application, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Town of Amherst Plumbing Permit Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the applicable project, plumber, contractor, owner, work description and fee information, then sign.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Documents

    Include required insurance documentation and any applicable plans or surveys identified in the instructions.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Building Department

    Send the application and check payable to the Town of Amherst to the Amherst Building Department address on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Plumbing Permit Application?
No. The application is signed without a notary, and it does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Plumbing Permit Application?
Send it to the Amherst Building Department at 5583 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221. Make checks payable to the Town of Amherst.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for project, plumber, contractor and property owner details, estimated work value, installation date, work description, fee categories and a signature.
What supporting documents may be required?
The instructions identify insurance proof or a Certificate of Attestation of Exemption, plus applicable plans or surveys depending on the project.

Need something notarized?

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