Manchester, NY · Ontario County

No notary required

Building Permit Application

The Village of Manchester Building Permit Application is for owners and contractors seeking approval for construction, alterations, removal, or demolition.

What this form is

Use this application to request a building permit for construction, additions, alterations, removal, or demolition under the New York State Building Code. It asks for owner and contractor details, project type and location, lot and building dimensions, intended use, and estimated cost. The applicant agrees to follow applicable laws and complete the work within one year or apply for a permit renewal.

Who needs it

Property owners and contractors planning construction, additions, alterations, removal, or demolition described on the application should complete it.

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 application is signed without a notary; it asks about proof of insurance, but lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Village of Manchester Building Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter owner and contractor details, project information, property location, dimensions, intended use, and estimated cost.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Information

    Check the form's proof-of-insurance question and provide the project and property details it requests.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Village

    Submit the completed application to the department named on the form; check the village website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Building Permit Application used for?
It requests a permit for construction, additions, alterations, removal, or demolition. The form asks about the project, property, owner, contractor, building dimensions, intended use, and estimated cost.
Who completes this application?
The application includes sections for the owner and contractor, including names, signatures, addresses, and phone numbers. It also asks about proof of insurance.
Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
No. This application is signed without a notary. It asks about proof of insurance, but lists no notarized or sworn attachment; the signer signs and dates the application.
How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form identifies the Building Department.

Need something notarized?

This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Manchester form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.