Wales, NY · Erie County
Building Permit Application
Property owners or their representatives use this application to request a Town of Wales building and zoning permit for construction, alterations, moving, or demolition.
What this form is
The Town of Wales Building Department uses this application to review requests for building and zoning permits for construction, additions, alterations, moving, or demolition. It asks for applicant and property details, project location and type, dimensions, estimated cost, and contractor or design professional information. The form lists required plans, surveys, insurance certificates, and other supporting materials, which vary by project.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives planning construction, an addition, alteration, move, or demolition in the Town of Wales need to apply before beginning building operations.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer agrees to the stated requirements, and no notarized or sworn attachment is listed.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Building Permit Application for the Town of Wales.
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Complete the Application
Provide applicant, property, project, and contractor or design professional information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Materials
Review the project-specific requirements and include the applicable plans, surveys, insurance certificates, and other listed materials.
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Submit to the Town
Submit the application and required materials to the department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not list a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the department named on the form. Check the city website for current contact details.
- What supporting materials does the application list?
- Depending on the project, the form lists plans, a current survey, a plot plan, contractor insurance certificates, and other materials such as a signed certification or permits.
- When must I apply for a building permit?
- The form warns that building operations must not begin before the application is approved and a building permit has been issued.