Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?

No. The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary; its listed supporting attachments do not identify a notarized or sworn step.

How do I submit the Building Permit Application?

Submit the completed application and applicable attachments to the Zoning Enforcement Office before commencing construction. The ZEO will inform you which attachments are required.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for applicant and project details, lot dimensions and setbacks, proposed use, building dimensions, estimated cost, and a plot diagram.

Can construction begin after I submit the application?

No. The application states that the project cannot start until a Zoning/Building Permit has been issued by the Town of Elba.

Elba, NY · Genesee County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

The Town of Elba building permit application is for property owners or applicants seeking approval for proposed construction, changes in use, repairs, relocation, or demolition.

What this form is

The Town of Elba requires this application before construction begins for projects such as new construction, additions, repairs, relocation, demolition, or a change in use. It asks for applicant and project details, lot and setback dimensions, building plans, estimated cost, and a plot diagram. The Zoning Enforcement Officer will identify which supporting attachments apply, and the project cannot start until a permit is issued.

Who needs it

Property owners or applicants planning construction, repairs, demolition, relocation, or a change in use in the Town of Elba need this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application and required attachments to the Zoning Enforcement Office (ZEO) before commencing construction; the ZEO will tell you which attachments apply.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated by the applicant without a notary; the listed supporting attachments do not identify any notarized or sworn step.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Town of Elba Building Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the application, project details, and plot diagram, and sign and date the required sections.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Ask the Zoning Enforcement Officer which attachments apply and include them with the application.
4
Submit To The ZEO
Submit the application and applicable attachments to the Zoning Enforcement Office before construction begins.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?: No. The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary; its listed supporting attachments do not identify a notarized or sworn step.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?: Submit the completed application and applicable attachments to the Zoning Enforcement Office before commencing construction. The ZEO will inform you which attachments are required.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for applicant and project details, lot dimensions and setbacks, proposed use, building dimensions, estimated cost, and a plot diagram.
Can construction begin after I submit the application?: No. The application states that the project cannot start until a Zoning/Building Permit has been issued by the Town of Elba.

Need something notarized?

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