Skaneateles, NY · Onondaga County
New Residential Dwelling Building Permit Application
This application requests zoning and building permits for a new one- or two-family dwelling in the Town of Skaneateles.
What this form is
Property owners or their applicants use this application to request zoning and building permits for a new residential dwelling. The town’s guidelines list supporting materials for a complete application, including construction plans, a recent survey, insurance documents, and other items that may apply to the property or project. The application asks about ownership, the property, proposed work, project valuation, zoning conditions, and building details.
Who needs it
A property owner or applicant proposing a new one- or two-family dwelling in the Town of Skaneateles should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Include the required supporting items listed in the permit guidelines.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the owner certifies the information under penalty of perjury, but the form does not call for notarization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the New Residential Dwelling Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Print in ink or type clearly, complete applicable sections, and have the property owner sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Items
Prepare the supporting materials listed in the permit guidelines, including plans, a survey, and applicable insurance documents.
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Submit To The Town
Submit the application and supporting items to the department named on the form; check the town website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the New Residential Dwelling application?
- No. The application has owner and applicant signature and date lines, but no notary block. The owner certifies the information under penalty of perjury.
- How do I submit the New Residential Dwelling application?
- Submit the completed application with the required supporting items to the department named on the form. Check the town website for current contact details.
- What supporting items are listed for a complete application?
- The guidelines list items such as a recent survey, construction plans and specifications, and contractor insurance or exemption documents. Other requirements may apply to the property or project.
Need something notarized?
This New Residential Dwelling Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Skaneateles form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.