Turin, NY · Lewis County
Residential Accessory Structure Permit Application
This permit application is for property owners or authorized agents seeking approval for a residential accessory structure in a community where Lewis County enforces building codes.
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit for a residential accessory structure in communities where Lewis County is responsible for enforcing building codes. It covers only the work described and does not address other local, state, or federal regulations, such as zoning or floodplain rules. The form asks for owner, contractor, and project details, building specifications, and the value of the work.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents planning a residential accessory structure in a community where Lewis County enforces building codes should complete this application.
How to submit it
Send the completed application and permit fee to the Lewis County Building & Codes Department, 7660 North State Street, Lowville, New York 13367. Make checks payable to the Lewis County Clerk.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Residential Accessory Structure Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Fill in the owner, contractor, project, structure, and work-value details requested on the application.
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Prepare The Fee
Include the permit fee with the completed application; the form lists a $35 base fee plus $0.15 per square foot.
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Mail The Application
Mail the application and fee to the Lewis County Building & Codes Department at the address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Residential Accessory Structure Permit Application?
- Property owners or authorized agents use it to apply for a permit for a residential accessory structure where Lewis County enforces building codes.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for owner and contractor contact details, the project address and description, structure size, flood-zone status, work value, and building details.
- Do I need a notary for the Residential Accessory Structure Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify an attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Residential Accessory Structure Permit Application?
- Mail the completed application and permit fee to the Lewis County Building & Codes Department at 7660 North State Street, Lowville, New York 13367. Make checks payable to the Lewis County Clerk.
