Brewster, NY · Putnam County
General Application for Building Permit
Property owners and contractors use this application to request a building permit for construction, alterations, repairs, demolition, or other listed work in Brewster.
What this form is
This application requests a building permit for work such as an addition, alteration, demolition, new construction, removal, or repair. It asks for property, owner, contractor, building, lot, use, and project details, along with the proposed construction cost. The form says to attach two sets of plans and specifications, a plot plan or survey, contractor credentials and insurance, and an owner consent form.
Who needs it
Owners or contractors applying for a permit for construction, alteration, demolition, removal, repair, or other work listed on the application need this form.
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; the applicant just signs and dates the form.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the General Application for Building Permit.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the property, owner, contractor, building, lot, project, and proposed construction cost details requested.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach two sets of plans and specifications, a plot plan or survey, drainage and soil protection information, contractor documents, and owner consent.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the application, then submit it 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 Brewster building permit application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line for the applicant, but no notary block; the signer 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 attachments does the application require?
- The form says to attach two sets of plans and specifications, a plot plan or survey showing setbacks, drainage and soil protection information, the contractor's license and insurance, and an owner consent form.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for property and applicant details, contractor information, project type and description, building and lot dimensions, use, plumbing details, and proposed construction cost.
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