Groton, NY · Tompkins County
Application for Building Permit
This application is for homeowners or contractors seeking permission to construct, renovate, alter, repair, relocate, or change the occupancy of a building in Groton.
What this form is
Use this application to request a building permit for construction or other listed work in the Village of Groton. The form asks for the work location, construction type and cost, builder and contractor details, homeowner contact information, and a description of the work. The packet also lists required plans and other supporting documents, and states that the fee is due when the application is submitted.
Who needs it
Homeowners or contractors planning listed construction or building work in the Village of Groton should complete and submit the application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Village Office, 308 Main Street, P.O. Box 100, Groton, New York 13073-0100. The form states that the fee must be paid at the time of submittal.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs the form, and the listed attachments do not require a notarized or sworn statement.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the building permit application and packet for the work you plan to do in the Village of Groton.
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Complete And Sign The Form
Fill in the project, builder, contractor, and homeowner details, describe the work, and sign where indicated.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include a tax map copy, workers' compensation and liability forms, and project plans and specifications. New houses require professional stamped drawings.
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Submit The Packet And Fee
Submit the completed application and attachments to the Village Office. The form states that the fee must be paid at submittal.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Groton building permit application?
- No. The application has a signature line but no notary block; the listed supporting documents do not require a notarized or sworn statement.
- How do I submit the Groton building permit application?
- Submit it to the Village Office at 308 Main Street, P.O. Box 100, Groton, New York 13073-0100. The form says the fee is due at submittal.
- What documents are required with the application?
- The form lists a tax map copy, workers' compensation and liability forms, and project plans and specifications. New houses require professional stamped drawings.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the work location and description, construction type and estimated cost, builder and contractor details, and homeowner contact information and signature.