Moriah, NY · Essex County
Building Permit Application
Property owners, contractors, and other applicants use this application to request a Town of Moriah building permit and provide project details.
What this form is
The application requests a permit for covered construction, improvements, demolition, or heating equipment installation before work begins. It asks for applicant and property information, project type and cost, site conditions, utilities, heating, plan status, and a certification; plans and the applicable fee are also required. The packet includes project worksheets and a separate workers’ compensation exemption affidavit for eligible homeowners.
Who needs it
People seeking a Town of Moriah building permit for covered construction, improvements, demolition, or heating equipment installation should complete this application.
How to submit it
Send the completed application to Town of Moriah, Building Codes, 38 Park Place, Port Henry, NY 12974. Include plans and the applicable fee by check, money order, or government voucher payable to the Town of Moriah.
About notarization
The application is signed and dated without a notary; the attached BP-1 workers’ compensation exemption affidavit states that it serves as an exemption once notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Town of Moriah Building Permit Application and its attached instructions and worksheets.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant, property, project, site, utility, heating, and plan information, then sign and date the certification.
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Gather Plans And Fee
Include plans and specifications for the proposed work and the applicable fee by check, money order, or government voucher.
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Submit To The Town
Send the completed application and required materials to Town of Moriah, Building Codes, 38 Park Place, Port Henry, NY 12974.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The attached BP-1 workers’ compensation exemption affidavit states that it serves as an exemption once notarized.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Send it to Town of Moriah, Building Codes, 38 Park Place, Port Henry, NY 12974, with plans and the applicable fee.
- What should I include with the application?
- Submit building plans and specifications describing the proposed work, along with the applicable application fee. The form also includes worksheets and an affidavit for eligible homeowners.