Johnstown, NY · Fulton County
Building / Demolition Permit Application
Property owners, applicants, and contractors use this application to request city approval for building work or demolition in Johnstown, New York.
What this form is
This application requests a building or demolition permit from Johnstown’s Code Enforcement Office. Applicants provide contact and property details, subcontractor information, project location, estimated cost, planned work dates, and a detailed work description; demolition applicants also provide environmental and debris information. The city reviews completeness, fee payment, and code conformance before issuing a permit.
Who needs it
Applicants planning construction, alterations, renovations, or demolition at a Johnstown property should complete this application and provide project details.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Code Enforcement Office, 244 North Perry Street, Johnstown, New York 12095. The form lists permit fees by work type.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Building / Demolition Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Fill in applicant, property, subcontractor, and project details, including the estimated cost and planned work dates.
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Gather Supporting Details
Attach additional sheets if needed; include a plot plan or construction plan when needed and provide the requested demolition information if applicable.
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Submit to the City
Submit the application to the Code Enforcement Office, 244 North Perry Street, Johnstown, New York 12095.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building / Demolition Permit Application?
- No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date, not notarization. The document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Building / Demolition Permit Application?
- Submit the completed application to the Code Enforcement Office at 244 North Perry Street, Johnstown, New York 12095. The form lists fees by work type.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property owner details, subcontractor information, project location, estimated cost, planned work dates, and a description of the project.
- What should I include for demolition work?
- The application has fields for environmental survey and asbestos abatement information, including a waybill, and asks where demolition debris is going.