Santa Clara, NY · Franklin County

No notary required

Application for a Building Permit

Property owners, agents, or contractors use this application to request a building permit for construction, renovation, repairs, or other work in the Town of Santa Clara.

What this form is

Use this application to request a building permit for new construction, additions, renovation, repairs, removal, or demolition in the Town of Santa Clara. It asks for applicant, owner, property, contractor, project, materials, cost, and use information, and includes building and boathouse checklists. The form advises applicants to submit supporting documents such as scaled drawings, sketches, or a deed, as applicable.

Who needs it

A property owner, authorized agent, or contractor applying for a building permit for work in the Town of Santa Clara needs this application.

How to submit it

Mail the application to the Town of Santa Clara, 5376 State Route 30, Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Make checks or money orders payable to the Town of Santa Clara.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated by the owner, agent, or contractor without a notary; it identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Town of Santa Clara Application for a Building Permit PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Provide applicant, owner, property, contractor, project, materials, estimated cost, and use information.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Documents

    Prepare applicable supporting documents, which may include blueprints, scaled drawings, sketches, or a copy of the deed.

  4. 4

    Mail the Application

    Mail it to the Town of Santa Clara, 5376 State Route 30, Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Make checks or money orders payable to the Town.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Application for a Building Permit?
No. The owner, agent, or contractor signs and dates the application without a notary. The document identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the building permit application?
Mail the application to the Town of Santa Clara, 5376 State Route 30, Saranac Lake, NY 12983. Checks or money orders should be payable to the Town of Santa Clara.
What information does the application ask for?
It requests applicant, owner, property, and contractor details, along with information about the work, building materials, estimated cost, and the use or occupancy of the property.
What supporting documents may be needed?
The application says supporting documents and affirmations may include blueprints, scaled drawings, sketches, and a copy of the deed. It also includes general building and boathouse checklists.

Need something notarized?

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