Putnam Valley, NY · Putnam County

No notary required

Commence Work Permit

Property owners or their agents use this application to request permission to commence construction work in the Town of Putnam Valley.

What this form is

This application requests a permit to commence construction and records the property location, owner, construction description, estimated cost, and contractor details. The owner agrees to comply with applicable codes and Town requirements, and the form includes space for the Building and Zoning Inspector’s review. It also asks for an initial confirming temporary sanitary facilities are available or a receipt for portable facilities.

Who needs it

A property owner or agent seeking to commence construction in Putnam Valley should complete this application with the property and contractor information.

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 identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Commence Work Permit application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Enter the owner, property, construction, estimated cost, and contractor information, then sign and date the form.

  3. 3

    Gather Sanitary Facilities Information

    The form requests a receipt for portable sanitary facilities or the owner's written acknowledgment that facilities are available in an existing structure.

  4. 4

    Submit The Application

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Commence Work Permit application for?
It records property, owner, construction, estimated cost, and contractor information and includes the owner's agreement to follow applicable codes and Town requirements.
Who completes this application?
The form provides a signature line for the owner or agent and requests details about the property and the Putnam County contractor.
Do I need a notary for the Commence Work Permit?
No. This document is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify an attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Commence Work Permit application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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This Commence Work Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Putnam Valley form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.