Groton, NY · Tompkins County
Building Permit Application
Property owners and contractors use this application to request a Town of Groton building permit before starting construction or other listed project work.
What this form is
The application requests a permit for one project and asks for owner and project details, work description, contractor information, and a plot plan showing structures and site features. The town requires a completed application, fee, and supporting documents before issuing a permit; construction must not begin until the permit is issued. Applicants also acknowledge inspection and occupancy requirements.
Who needs it
Property owners planning construction or other work covered by the permit process, along with their contractors, need to complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application form and fee to the Groton Town Clerk at 101 Conger Blvd., P.O. Box 36, Groton, NY 13073, with the required plot plan and other applicable documents.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; although it includes statements made under penalty of perjury, it does not request a notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the owner, project, contractor, and work details, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Documents
Prepare the plot plan and applicable specifications, workers' compensation certification or CE-200 exemption, and sewage system construction permit.
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Submit to the Town
Submit the application, fee, and required documents to the Groton Town Clerk at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. Sign and date the application; its statements under penalty of perjury do not call for notarization.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Submit the application and fee to the Groton Town Clerk at 101 Conger Blvd., P.O. Box 36, Groton, NY 13073, with the required supporting documents.
- What documents should accompany the application?
- The form lists a plot plan, construction specification drawings or appliance specifications, workers' compensation certification or a signed CE-200 exemption, and, when applicable, a sewage system construction permit.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Groton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.