Stephentown, NY · Rensselaer County
Building Permit Application
Stephentown property owners and applicants use this application to request a permit for construction work, including new buildings, additions, alterations, demolition, and other listed projects.
What this form is
This application requests a building permit for work at a property in Stephentown and includes a separate application about using truss-type, pre-engineered wood, or timber construction. It asks for the work address, property tax ID, applicant and contractor details, work description, square footage, and estimated cost. The form says to include plans and specifications, subject to the exceptions listed, and to report changes while the permit is in effect.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing construction work listed on the form, including residential projects using specified framing systems, should complete the relevant application sections.
How to submit it
The form says permits are to be returned to the Town Clerk and checks made payable to the Town Clerk. It lists inspector contacts and a fax number but no submission address.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Stephentown Building Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Relevant Sections
Enter the property, applicant, contractor, and proposed work details requested on the form.
- 3
Gather Required Plans
Include plans and specifications as directed, subject to the exceptions stated on the application.
- 4
Return It To The Town Clerk
The form says permits are to be returned to the Town Clerk and checks made payable to the Town Clerk.
Frequently asked questions
- What work does the Stephentown Building Permit Application cover?
- The form lists new construction, additions, alterations, demolition, manufactured homes, swimming pools, chimneys, and wood stoves, among other work details.
- What information and attachments does the application request?
- It asks for property, applicant, contractor, and work details, including estimated cost and square footage. It says to include plans and specifications, subject to the exceptions described on the form.
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. This document is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- The form says permits are to be returned to the Town Clerk and checks made payable to the Town Clerk. It lists inspector contacts and a fax number but no submission address.