Lima, NY · Livingston County
Building Permit Application
Property owners and contractors use this application to request a building permit for proposed construction or alterations in the Town or Village of Lima.
What this form is
The Town or Village of Lima requires this application before construction begins; a permit must be issued before work starts. Applicants provide the project address, parcel and zoning information, owner and contractor details, work description, estimated value, and site-related information. The instructions list required plot plans, building plans, insurance or exemption documentation, and other project-dependent attachments.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors proposing construction work in the Town or Village of Lima need to apply before beginning work.
How to submit it
Mail or deliver the completed application to 7329 East Main Street, Lima, NY 14485. Make checks payable to the Village of Lima or Town of Lima, depending on the project location.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the application instructions do 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 Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the project, property, owner, contractor, and work details, then sign and date the certification.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the plot plan, building plans, energy conservation compliance form, and other applicable documents listed in the instructions.
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Submit To The Town Or Village
Mail or deliver the application and supporting documents to 7329 East Main Street, Lima, NY 14485.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Lima Building Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and its instructions do not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Lima Building Permit Application?
- Mail or deliver the completed application to 7329 East Main Street, Lima, NY 14485. Make the check payable to the Town or Village of Lima, depending on the project location.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The instructions call for a plot plan, building plans, an energy conservation compliance form, and, when applicable, a wastewater system permit and workers’ compensation documentation.
- When must I get a building permit?
- The application states that a permit must be obtained before construction work begins and that the application is subject to review before a permit is issued.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Lima form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.