Wales, NY · Erie County

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Building Permit Application

Property owners and applicants use this application to request a Town of Wales building and zoning permit for construction, alterations, moving, or demolition.

What this form is

This application requests a Town of Wales building and zoning permit for construction, additions, alterations, moving, or demolition. It asks for applicant and property owner details, the project location, construction cost and dimensions, and information about the architect or contractor. The form lists supporting materials for accessory construction, including plans, a survey, a plot plan, and contractor insurance certificates.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a building and zoning permit for work described on the form, including construction, additions, alterations, moving, or demolition, should complete it.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Building Department named on the form; check the town website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Town of Wales Building Permit Application.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Fill in the applicant, property, project, and construction details requested on the form.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Materials

    For accessory construction, gather the listed working plans, current survey, plot plan, and contractor insurance certificates.

  4. 4

    Submit to the Building Department

    Submit the application to the Building Department; check the town website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Wales Building Permit Application for?
It requests a building and zoning permit for construction, additions, alterations, moving, or demolition at a described project location.
What information and attachments does the application ask for?
It asks for applicant and project details, construction cost and dimensions, and lists plans, a survey, a plot plan, and contractor insurance certificates for accessory construction.
Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
The form names the Building Department but does not provide submission contact details. Check the Town of Wales website for current contact information.

Need something notarized?

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