Williamsville, NY · Erie County

No notary required

General Permit Application

Williamsville property owners or their agents use this application to request a building permit for construction or improvement work.

What this form is

This application requests a building permit for residential or commercial construction and improvement projects in Williamsville. It asks for property, applicant, owner, project, designer, and contractor information, along with estimated cost and area. Applicants must supply three sets of detailed drawings prepared and certified by a licensed New York State architect or engineer, plus appropriate insurance documents; the form also describes inspection and construction requirements.

Who needs it

Property owners or their agents planning residential or commercial construction or improvement work in Williamsville use this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application and required materials to the Building Department at 5565 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221. The form lists phone and fax numbers but does not specify a submission method.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant affirms the statements under penalty of perjury, but no notarized attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the General Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the property, applicant, owner, project, designer, and contractor information, then sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Include three sets of detailed design drawings and appropriate insurance documents as described on the form.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Building Department

    Submit the application and materials to the Building Department at 5565 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Williamsville General Permit Application for?
It is used to request a building permit for residential or commercial construction and improvement projects in Williamsville.
What materials must accompany the application?
The form requests three sets of detailed design drawings prepared and certified by a licensed New York State architect or engineer, along with appropriate insurance documents.
How do I submit the General Permit Application?
Submit the application and required materials to the Building Department at 5565 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221. The form does not specify a submission method.
Do I need a notary for the General Permit Application?
No. The document is signed and dated without a notary. The applicant affirms the statements under penalty of perjury, and the form does not specify a notarized attachment.

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