Bethel, NY · Sullivan County
2025 Building Permit Application
Property owners, agents, architects, and contractors use this application to request a Town of Bethel building permit before beginning work.
What this form is
This application requests a building permit for new construction, additions, alterations, and other listed work. The form says a permit must be obtained before work begins and asks for property, project, construction, and contractor details. Applicants must submit a plot plan and general liability and workers’ compensation insurance certificates; plans and specifications may also be required.
Who needs it
Property owners, agents, architects, or contractors planning work listed on the application need to apply before beginning it.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Town of Bethel Building Department, PO Box 300, 3454 Route 55, White Lake, NY 12786; the form also lists an email address.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form lists no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Town of Bethel 2025 Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the owner and property details, describe the work, and complete the applicable project and construction sections.
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Gather Required Materials
Include a plot plan at the specified scale and general liability and workers’ compensation insurance certificates.
- 4
Submit To The Building Department
Send the application and materials to the Town of Bethel Building Department at the address shown on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the 2025 Building Permit Application?
- No. The application has signature lines but no notary block, and it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the building permit application?
- Submit it to the Town of Bethel Building Department at PO Box 300, 3454 Route 55, White Lake, NY 12786. The form also lists an email address.
- What should I include with the application?
- The form requires a plot plan at the specified scale and general liability and workers’ compensation insurance certificates. It also requests plans and specifications for the proposed work.
- When must I get a building permit?
- The application states that a permit must be obtained before beginning work.
Need something notarized?
This 2025 Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Bethel form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.