Kent, NY · Putnam County

No notary required

Application for Building Permit

Kent property owners or authorized contractors submit this application to request a building permit for construction, additions, alterations, repairs, or demolition.

What this form is

The application requests project and property details, owner and contractor contact information, the nature and dimensions of the work, building use, and proposed construction cost. Applicants must provide plans and specifications, a property survey showing setbacks, drainage and soil information, and contractor licensing and insurance documents or homeowner insurance for self-contractor projects. Work may not start before the permit is issued.

Who needs it

Property owners or authorized contractors applying to the Town of Kent for a permit for building, addition, alteration, removal, or demolition work need this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application and required materials to the Town of Kent Building Department, 25 Sybil’s Crossing, Kent Lakes, New York 10512. Include hardcopy plans and specifications and a PDF or USB copy.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; it mentions a final affidavit for projects exceeding proposed costs but does not state that the affidavit must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Town of Kent Application for Building Permit.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the work address, tax map number, owner and contractor details, project description, building dimensions and use, and proposed construction cost.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Prepare hardcopy plans and specifications plus a PDF or USB copy, a survey showing setbacks, drainage and soil information, and the applicable license and insurance documents.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Building Department

    Submit the application and materials to the Town of Kent Building Department, 25 Sybil’s Crossing, Kent Lakes, New York 10512.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Kent building permit application?
No. The application requires an owner’s signature but has no notary block. It mentions a final affidavit for projects exceeding proposed costs without stating that it must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Kent building permit application?
Submit the application with the required materials to the Town of Kent Building Department at 25 Sybil’s Crossing, Kent Lakes, New York 10512. Include hardcopy plans and specifications and a PDF or USB copy.
What materials must accompany the application?
The form calls for plans and specifications in hardcopy and PDF or USB, a survey showing setbacks, drainage and soil information, and contractor licensing and insurance or homeowner insurance for self-contractor projects.

Need something notarized?

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