Wilmington, NY · Essex County
Building Permit Application
Property owners, contractors, and other applicants use this application to request a Town of Wilmington building permit before starting covered construction, demolition, or heating equipment installation.
What this form is
The Town requires a building permit before covered construction or improvements, demolition or removal of a structure, and installation of heating equipment. The application asks for applicant and project details, contacts, estimated costs, work and occupancy types, site conditions, and heating sources. Applicants must submit plans and specifications describing the work, with an architect’s or engineer’s original seal and signature on the plans.
Who needs it
Property owners, contractors, or other applicants planning work that requires a Town of Wilmington building permit need to complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application at the Town of Wilmington municipal offices on Springfield Road, or mail it to the Town of Wilmington Building Department, PO Box 180, Wilmington, NY 12997-0180. Include the required plans and specifications and payment by check, money order, or government voucher.
About notarization
This application does not require a notary; the applicant or agent signs and dates the certification, and the instructions do not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Town of Wilmington Building Permit Application.
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Complete The Application
Fill in applicant, project, contact, cost, site, work, occupancy, and heating details, then sign and date the certification.
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Gather Required Plans
Include plans and specifications describing the work, bearing an architect’s or professional engineer’s original seal and signature.
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Submit To The Town
Submit the application at the municipal offices on Springfield Road or mail it to the Building Department address shown in the instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The application has no notary block; the applicant or agent signs and dates the certification. The instructions do not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Submit it at the Town of Wilmington municipal offices on Springfield Road, or mail it to the Building Department at PO Box 180, Wilmington, NY 12997-0180.
- When does the Town require a building permit?
- The instructions require a permit before covered construction or improvements, demolition or removal of a building or structure, and installation of heating equipment.
- What must I include with the application?
- Submit plans and specifications describing the work. The instructions say submitted plans must have the original seal and signature of a licensed and registered architect or professional engineer.