Greenfield, NY · Saratoga County
Building Permit Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a Town of Greenfield building permit for construction, repairs, alterations, or other covered work.
What this form is
The application requests a building permit before general construction, repair, rehabilitation, gutting, or other work may begin. It asks for project, property, owner, applicant, contractor, and building details, and requires two sets of plans and other supporting documents. Plans generally must be signed and sealed by a licensed architect or engineer, subject to the exceptions stated in the instructions.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants seeking a building permit for covered work in the Town of Greenfield complete and sign this application.
How to submit it
Complete and sign the application, then submit it to the Building Department with the required paper documents. The form lists 7 Wilton Rd., PO Box 10, Greenfield Center, NY 12833, and [email protected]; fees are calculated by the department.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated by the applicant and property owner; no notary is required.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF and review its instructions before filling it out.
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Complete And Sign
Provide the requested project and property information; the applicant and property owner must sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Include two sets of plans and the required site plan, insurance information, and workers’ compensation and disability coverage documents or exemption.
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Submit To The Building Department
Submit the application and paper documents to the Building Department using the contact information printed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The applicant and property owner sign and date the application; the form does not require notarization.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Submit the completed, signed application and required paper documents to the Building Department. The form lists 7 Wilton Rd., PO Box 10, Greenfield Center, NY 12833, and [email protected].
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The instructions call for two sets of project plans and a paper site or plot plan, liability insurance information, and proof of workers’ compensation and disability coverage or an exemption certificate.
- When can work begin?
- The instructions say work covered by the application must not begin before the permit is issued.