Troy, NY · Rensselaer County
Encroachment Permit Application
Property owners use this application to request a City of Troy permit for an encroachment on a street, property, or right-of-way.
What this form is
This application is for a property owner seeking a City of Troy permit for an encroachment on a street, property, or right-of-way. It asks for owner and property addresses, a description of the encroachment, and the cost of new construction. Applicants must provide a site plan and sign and date a certification agreeing to comply with the cited city code provisions and hold the city harmless.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking permission for an encroachment on a street, property, or right-of-way in Troy should complete this application.
How to submit it
Email the application to [email protected], as directed on the form. The form also lists the Bureau of Engineering at 433 River Street, Suite 5001, Troy, New York 12180.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application, and no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Encroachment Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the owner and property addresses, encroachment description, and cost of new construction; sign and date the certification.
- 3
Gather The Site Plan
Provide a site plan along with the application, as requested on the form.
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Email The Application
Send the application to [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Encroachment Permit Application for?
- It is an application for a property owner seeking a City of Troy permit for an encroachment on a street, property, or right-of-way.
- What should I include with the application?
- The form asks for a site plan along with the application. It also requests owner and property addresses, an encroachment description, and the cost of new construction.
- Do I need a notary for the Encroachment Permit Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application; the document does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Encroachment Permit Application?
- Email it to [email protected], as directed on the form. The form also lists the Bureau of Engineering address in Troy.
Need something notarized?
This Encroachment Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Troy form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.