Ulysses, NY · Tompkins County

No notary required

Building Permit Application: Decks & Porches

This application is for property owners and their representatives seeking a Town of Ulysses building permit for proposed deck or porch work.

What this form is

Use this application to request a building permit for deck or porch work in the Town of Ulysses; submitting it does not authorize work. The application asks for applicant, owner, property, project, and construction details, along with a signature. Include the completed checklist and relevant required attachments, such as insurance certificates, a plot plan, and design plans.

Who needs it

Property owners or representatives proposing deck or porch work in the Town of Ulysses should complete and submit this application for review.

How to submit it

Complete the packet and checklist, include relevant attachments, and email PDF documents to [email protected]; electronic submittals are preferred. The office will notify applicants of the fee, and review begins after it is paid.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant signs to certify knowledge of the proposed work, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Town of Ulysses deck and porch building permit application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Packet

    Fill in applicant, owner, property, project, construction, and signature details, and complete the checklist.

  3. 3

    Gather Attachments

    Include relevant required items, such as insurance certificates, a plot plan, and design plans.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Town

    Email PDF documents to [email protected]; electronic submittals are preferred. Pay the fee after the office notifies you.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Ulysses deck and porch permit application?
No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. The signer certifies knowledge of the proposed work; no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.
How do I submit the Ulysses deck and porch permit application?
Complete the packet and checklist, attach relevant documents, and email PDF documents to [email protected]. Electronic submittals are preferred; the office will notify you of the fee.
What attachments does the application checklist require?
Required checklist items include a completed application, insurance certificates, a plot plan, and design plans. Other permits or supporting materials may apply depending on the project.
Does submitting this application authorize deck or porch work?
No. The form states that work is not authorized until the application has been reviewed and a permit has been received.

Need something notarized?

This Building Permit Application: Decks & Porches doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ulysses form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.