Tonawanda, NY · Erie County
Building/Plumbing/Electrical Permit Application
Property owners or their representatives use this application to request a building, plumbing, electrical, or other permit from the Town of Tonawanda Building Department.
What this form is
This application requests a permit for a project at a specified address and lets the applicant identify its classification, permit type, project details, estimated value, and the owner, contractor, subcontractors, and designer. The applicant affirms responsibility for following applicable codes and authorizes inspections. The form says applicants are responsible for scheduling required inspections with at least 24 hours’ advance notice.
Who needs it
A resident owner or the owner’s representative seeking a building, plumbing, electrical, solar, fire protection, or other permit uses this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Building Department at 525 Belmont Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14223. The form lists phone and fax numbers but does not specify a submission method.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Building/Plumbing/Electrical Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the project, property owner, contractor, subcontractor, designer, and estimated value details requested on the form.
- 3
Review Project Responsibilities
Review the code, debris disposal, licensing, and inspection responsibilities stated on the application.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it to the Building Department at the address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building/Plumbing/Electrical Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date field but no notary block, and it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
- Who can apply for a permit with this form?
- The form says the applicant affirms they are the current resident owner or a representative of the resident owner.
- How do I submit the Building/Plumbing/Electrical Permit Application?
- Submit it to the Building Department at 525 Belmont Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14223. The form does not specify a submission method.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for the project address and description, permit type, property and contractor details, subcontractors, designer information, and estimated project value.
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