Newport, NY · Herkimer County
Building Permit Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a Newport building permit for construction, additions, alterations, and other listed project types.
What this form is
The application requests a building permit for proposed construction, additions, alterations, and other listed work in the Town of Newport. Complete sections 1 through 5 with project information and submit the signed application with required documents, drawings when applicable, and permit fees. The form asks about the applicant, property, project, construction, and site; work may not begin before permit approval.
Who needs it
Property owners or their agents, builders, and other applicants seeking a Newport building permit for work listed on the application should complete it.
How to submit it
Submit the completed, signed application and required documents to the Codes Department, Town of Newport, P.O. Box 519, Newport, NY 13416. Include required permit fees by check or money order payable to the Town of Newport.
About notarization
The building permit application is signed without a notary; the attached BP-1 exemption affidavit says it must be notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Complete sections 1 through 5 with information that pertains to your project, and sign the application.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Include required workers’ compensation documentation, applicable drawings, and permit fees.
- 4
Submit To The Town
Send the signed application and required materials to the Town of Newport Codes Department at the address on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The building permit application is signed without a notary, but the attached BP-1 exemption affidavit says it must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Send the signed application and required documents to the Codes Department at the address on the form, with required permit fees by check or money order payable to the Town.
- What documents may need to accompany the application?
- The instructions list workers’ compensation proof or an exemption affidavit, permit fees, and, when applicable, stamped and signed drawings. Septic projects have additional drawing requirements.
- Can I start work before the permit is approved?
- No. The application instructions say work covered by the application may not commence before approval of a building permit.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Newport form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.