Bethel, NY · Sullivan County
Floodplain Development Permit Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a Town of Bethel permit for construction, alteration, site work, or other development in a floodplain.
What this form is
The Town of Bethel requires a Floodplain Development Permit application for work in a floodplain, including construction or alteration of a structure and site work. Applicants provide contact and property details, describe the proposed development, and include applicable plans and supporting documents. The Building Inspector reviews applications for compliance; the Local Administrator completes the floodplain determination and permit decision.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing construction, alterations, site work, or other development in a floodplain must submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit Sections 1–3 to the Local Administrator for review. The form lists the Building Department at P.O. Box 300, White Lake, NY 12786, and a $200 permit fee; the escrow fee is determined by the Building Department.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Floodplain Development Permit Application.
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Complete Sections 1–3
Print clearly, provide applicant and property details, describe the proposed work, and sign and date the required statements.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Include the site plan and applicable development plans, specifications, and other supporting documents listed in Section 3.
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Submit For Review
Submit Sections 1–3 to the Local Administrator. The form lists the Building Department address and permit fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Floodplain Development Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
- Who needs to file this application?
- Applicants proposing work in a floodplain, including construction, structural alteration, site work, or other development, use this application.
- How do I submit the application?
- Submit Sections 1–3 to the Local Administrator for review. The form lists the Building Department mailing address and states that the permit fee is $200; the escrow fee is determined by the Building Department.
Need something notarized?
This Floodplain Development Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Bethel form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.