Clifton, NY · St. Lawrence County
Building Permit Application
Property owners and contractors use this application to request Clifton approval for proposed construction, renovation, or demolition work requiring a building permit.
What this form is
Clifton requires a building permit before work begins when a permit is required, and the application package advises contacting the Code Enforcement Officer to discuss a project. Applicants provide property, owner, contractor, and project details, along with plans and specifications. The package also calls for a site plan, a cost estimate, and applicable insurance certificates; additional construction documents may be required depending on the project.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors planning work that requires a Clifton building permit should complete and submit this application before construction begins.
How to submit it
Mail the completed application, specifications, plot plan, and cost estimate to Town of Clifton, PO Box 686, Cranberry Lake, NY 12927; fees are due at submission, and checks are payable to the Town of Clifton.
About notarization
This application does not require notarization; the applicant completes and signs it, and the document does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Clifton Building Permit Application package.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the requested owner, property, contractor, and project information.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Prepare the site plan, specifications, cost estimate, applicable insurance certificates, and any required construction documents.
- 4
Mail The Application
Mail the completed package to Town of Clifton, PO Box 686, Cranberry Lake, NY 12927, with the fee due at submission.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. This application does not require notarization; the applicant completes and signs it, and the document does not specify a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Mail the completed application and listed supporting materials to Town of Clifton, PO Box 686, Cranberry Lake, NY 12927. Fees are due at submission; make checks payable to the Town.
- What should I include with the application?
- The package requests a site plan, work specifications, a cost estimate, and applicable insurance certificates. It may also require two sets of construction documents prepared by a registered architect or licensed engineer.
- When should I apply for a building permit?
- The package says permits must be obtained before beginning work for which a permit is required. It recommends contacting the Code Enforcement Officer to discuss whether your project needs one.