Geneva, NY · Ontario County
Application for a Building Permit
Property owners or contractors use this application to request a City of Geneva building permit and provide project details and supporting materials.
What this form is
The application requests a building permit for proposed construction, alterations, demolition, and other listed improvements in Geneva. It asks for property, owner, contractor, project, cost, and schedule information, along with a site sketch and project drawings. Applicants must include proof of workers’ compensation coverage or an exemption certification; projects using specified construction types must also include the attached truss construction notice.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors proposing building work in Geneva should complete this application and provide the required project information and attachments.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application, and the truss construction notice, if applicable, is also signed and dated.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the City of Geneva building permit application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property, owner, contractor, project, cost, schedule, and use information, then sign and date it.
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Gather Required Attachments
Add the required insurance proof or exemption certification, scaled site sketch, project drawings, and materials list. Include the truss notice if applicable.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Geneva building permit application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If applicable, the attached truss construction notice is also signed and dated.
- How do I submit the Geneva building permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What attachments are required with the application?
- Include proof of workers’ compensation coverage or an exemption certification, a scaled site sketch, project drawings, and a materials list. The truss construction notice is required for projects using the specified construction types.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the property location, owner and contractor contact details, improvement type, project cost and schedule, use classification, and project drawings.