Cold Spring, NY · Putnam County
Application for Building Permit
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a Village of Cold Spring building permit for construction, alteration, demolition, site work, or listed installations.
What this form is
This application requests a building permit under the New York State Building Construction Code, Village zoning laws, and applicable Village Code chapters. It covers new buildings, alterations, demolition, site work, and listed removals or installations, and identifies possible street, sidewalk, and water or wastewater work requiring additional Village permits. The form asks for owner and applicant contact details, the project address and description, estimated project cost, and a signature.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a Village building permit for a project listed on the application should complete and submit 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 and dated without a notary; if an agent applies, the Owner Consent and Authorized Agent Form must be completed and notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Application for Building Permit PDF.
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Complete the Application
Select the applicable project and work types, then enter owner and applicant details, project information, and estimated project cost.
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Gather Required Attachments
If an agent applies, complete and notarize the Owner Consent and Authorized Agent Form.
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Submit to the Village
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 this building permit application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If an agent applies, the Owner Consent and Authorized Agent Form must be completed and notarized.
- How do I submit the Cold Spring building permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the building permit application ask for?
- It asks for owner and applicant contact details, the tax map number, project address and description, estimated project cost, and the applicant or agent's signature and date.
- What types of work can I list on this application?
- The form lists new buildings, alterations or additions, demolition, site work, and various removals or installations, including fences, pools, plumbing, and mechanical equipment.
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