Chester, NY · Orange County
Application for Building Permit
The Village of Chester building permit application is for owners, agents, contractors, and other applicants proposing building work or a change of use.
What this form is
Use this application to request a building permit for new construction, additions, alterations, or a change of use in the Village of Chester. It asks for the project location, applicant and property owner details, contractor information, insurance certificates, licensed professional details, and a description of the proposed work. Insurance certificates must accompany the application, with the Village of Chester named as Certificate Holder.
Who needs it
Owners, agents, engineers or architects, contractors, and other applicants proposing building work or a change of use 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.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Village of Chester Application for Building Permit.
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Complete The Application
Provide the project location, contact and property details, work type, and description of the proposed work.
- 3
Gather Insurance Certificates
Include general liability and workers’ compensation insurance certificates with the Village of Chester named as Certificate Holder.
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Submit To The City
Submit the 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 Chester building permit application?
- No. This application has an applicant signature and date line but no notary block. The form does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment; the applicant just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the building permit application?
- The form does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What insurance documents must accompany the application?
- The form says general liability and workers’ compensation insurance certificates must be submitted with the application, with the Village of Chester added as a Certificate Holder.
- What work does this application cover?
- The application lets applicants identify new building work, an addition, an alteration, or a change of use, and describe the previous or proposed use and the planned work.