Minden, NY · Montgomery County
Building Permit Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request building, demolition, septic, or other permits from the Town of Minden.
What this form is
The application collects owner and applicant contact details, the project location and type, existing and proposed uses, construction details, and estimated cost. The form directs applicants to include a site diagram and work plans, with additional insurance and project documents as applicable; required plans depend on project size and type. Work covered by the application may not begin before a building permit is issued.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a building, demolition, septic, or other permit from the Town of Minden should complete this application.
How to submit it
Type or print the answers in ink and submit the application to the Code Enforcement Official. The form lists the office at 134 State Route 80, Fort Plain, NY 13339.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated by the applicant and owner without a notary; it does not identify an attachment or related step as requiring notarization or a sworn statement.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Town of Minden Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Type or print in ink and provide the requested owner, applicant, site, and project details.
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Gather Required Documents
Include the site diagram and work plans, along with applicable insurance proof and project-specific documents.
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Submit To The Town
Submit the application to the Code Enforcement Official at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The applicant and owner sign and date the application; it does not identify any attachment or related step as requiring notarization or a sworn statement.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Type or print the answers in ink and submit the application to the Code Enforcement Official at 134 State Route 80, Fort Plain, NY 13339.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include a diagram showing existing and proposed buildings and setbacks, plus plans describing the work. Other documents, such as insurance proof or septic information, may apply to your project.
- Can work start before the building permit is issued?
- No. The application states that work covered by it shall not commence before a building permit is issued.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Minden form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.