York, NY · Livingston County
Application for Building Permit
The Town of York building permit application is for property owners or applicants seeking approval for proposed construction, additions, alterations, or other listed work.
What this form is
Use this application to request a building permit for proposed work in the Town of York; the instructions say work cannot begin before a permit is issued. It asks for applicant and contractor contact details, the property location and tax map number, project type and description, estimated cost, and a plot plan. Contractor insurance must be on file before a permit can be issued.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a building permit for a new structure, addition, alteration, or another type of work listed on the application should complete it.
How to submit it
Return the completed application to Carl A. Peter, Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer, York Town Hall, P.O. Box 187, York, NY 14592.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Town of York Application for Building Permit.
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Complete the Application
Fill it out in ink with applicant, contractor, property, project, and estimated-cost information.
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Prepare the Plot Plan
Draw the property and proposed work on the plot plan, including the details requested on the form.
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Submit to the Town
Return the completed application to the Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer at York Town Hall.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the York building permit application?
- No. The application has an applicant's signature and date line, but no notary block; the applicant just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the building permit application?
- Return the completed application to Carl A. Peter, Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer, at York Town Hall, P.O. Box 187, York, NY 14592.
- What should I include with the application?
- Draw a plot plan showing the property and proposed work. The form also says contractor insurance must be on file before a building permit can be issued.
- Can I begin work after submitting the application?
- No. The instructions say work cannot begin before the building permit is issued. Upon approval, the Code Enforcement Officer will issue the permit.