Monroe, NY · Orange County
Application for Building Permit
Property owners, contractors, and other applicants use this application to request a Town of Monroe building permit for proposed construction or other work.
What this form is
Use this application to request a building permit for work at a specified property in Monroe. The form asks for applicant and property details, a description and estimated cost of the work, construction dimensions, and owner, design professional, and contractor information. Submit it with the required surveys, plans, certificates, and any applicable supporting documents; the form states that covered work cannot begin before a permit is issued.
Who needs it
An owner, architect, engineer, contractor, builder, or other applicant seeking a building permit for work in Monroe should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application in duplicate to the Building Inspector at 1465 Orange Turnpike, Monroe, NY 10950. The form says fees are due at application and checks should be payable to Town of Monroe.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any 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 Monroe Application for Building Permit PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide applicant and property information, describe the work, estimate its cost, and enter construction dimensions and contact details.
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Gather Required Attachments
Prepare two surveys, two sets of plans and specifications, and the required insurance certificates; include other documents when applicable.
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Submit to the Building Inspector
Submit the completed application in duplicate to the Building Inspector. Pay applicable fees at application; checks are payable to Town of Monroe.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature line but no notary block, and it does not identify any attachment or related step as requiring notarization or a sworn statement.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Complete the application and submit it in duplicate to the Building Inspector at 1465 Orange Turnpike, Monroe, NY 10950. Fees are due when you apply.
- What must I include with the application?
- The instructions call for two surveys, two sets of plans and specifications, and liability and workers’ compensation insurance certificates. Include a variance copy, contract, or Entity Disclosure Form when applicable.
- Can I start work before the permit is issued?
- No. The application states that work covered by it may not begin before a Building Permit is issued.
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