Keene, NY · Essex County
Building Permit Application
Property owners or their authorized applicants use this application to request a Town of Keene building permit for construction, alterations, and other covered work.
What this form is
The application requests a building permit from the Town of Keene Code Enforcement Official before covered construction, alterations, plumbing, or heating work begins. It asks for owner and property details, project costs and description, building and site information, contractor details, and plans or specifications. Permit information in the document describes exemptions and requirements for inspections and completion certificates.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized applicants need this application before beginning work that requires a Town of Keene building permit.
How to submit it
The form lists the Town of Keene Building & Fire Codes Department at Town Hall, PO Box 89, Keene, NY 12942. Submit the completed application and required plans or specifications there.
About notarization
The application is signed without a notary; if the job does not require a contractor, the affidavit of exemption on page 9 must be completed and notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Town of Keene Building Permit Application.
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Complete The Application
Provide the requested owner, property, project, building, and contractor information.
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Gather Required Documents
Include plans or specifications and any required contractor insurance certificate; complete the notarized affidavit of exemption if no contractor is required.
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Submit To The Town
Submit the application and required materials to the Town of Keene Building & Fire Codes Department at Town Hall, PO Box 89, Keene, NY 12942.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No, the application itself is signed without a notary. If the job does not require a contractor, the affidavit of exemption on page 9 must be completed and notarized.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Submit the completed application and required plans or specifications to the Town of Keene Building & Fire Codes Department, Town Hall, PO Box 89, Keene, NY 12942.
- What information does the application request?
- It requests owner and property details, project costs and description, building and site information, contractor details, and plans or specifications.
- When does the document say a building permit is required?
- It says a permit must be obtained before covered work begins, including construction, alterations, plumbing installation, or heating equipment installation.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Keene form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.