Hornell, NY · Steuben County
Application for Building Permit
The City of Hornell building permit application is for applicants seeking approval for residential or commercial construction, alteration, renovation, or other listed work.
What this form is
Use this application to request a building permit for residential or commercial work, including new construction, alterations, renovations, demolitions, and listed installations. It asks for the applicant’s contact information, job site, project type, owner information, and occupancy; the form also has fields for construction value and permit processing by the city.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a building permit for residential or commercial work listed on the form should complete this application.
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 application is signed without a notary; the form asks the applicant to sign and date it, with no sworn or notarized attachment identified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the City of Hornell Application for Building Permit PDF.
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Complete The Applicant Sections
Provide applicant and owner details, job site, project type, occupancy, and the requested contact information.
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Sign And Date
Sign and date the application. The form does not identify a required attachment.
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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 work does this building permit application cover?
- The form lists residential and commercial work, including new construction, alterations, conversions, renovations, demolition, and items such as decks, pools, fences, and roofs.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for applicant contact details, the job site, the project type, occupancy, owner name and mailing address, and the applicant’s signature. The form also includes office fields for construction value and permit processing.
- Do I need a notary for the building permit application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary; it asks the applicant to sign and date it and identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the building 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 Application for Building Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Hornell form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.