Ulysses, NY · Tompkins County
Building Permit Application: Demolition
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a Town of Ulysses building permit before demolishing a building.
What this form is
The Town of Ulysses requires a building permit for all demolitions, and this application packet is used to request one. It asks for applicant, owner, contact, property, and project details, plus a signature. Submit the checklist and applicable attachments, including insurance certificates, a plot plan, and an asbestos/lead survey; the town may also require additional project reports.
Who needs it
Property owners or people applying on their behalf must complete this application before demolition work, which is not authorized until a permit is issued.
How to submit it
Electronic submittals are preferred; email PDF application documents to [email protected]. Checks payable to “Town of Ulysses” may be brought or mailed to the office, and review begins after the fee is paid.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Town of Ulysses demolition building permit application packet.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant, owner, contact, property, and project information, complete the checklist, and sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather The Attachments
Include applicable insurance certificates, the required plot plan, an asbestos/lead survey, and any other items required for the project.
- 4
Submit To The Town
Email PDF application documents to [email protected]. Pay the permit fee; review begins after it has been paid.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the demolition permit application?
- No. The application asks for a signature and date but does not require a notary. It does require applicable attachments, including insurance certificates, a plot plan, and an asbestos/lead survey.
- How do I submit the demolition permit application?
- Electronic submittals are preferred. Email PDF application documents to [email protected]. Checks payable to “Town of Ulysses” may be brought or mailed to the office.
- What attachments are required with the application?
- The checklist requires applicable insurance certificates, a plot plan identifying the demolition and other listed details, and an asbestos/lead survey completed by a licensed inspector. Other items may also be required.
- Does submitting this application authorize demolition?
- No. The document states that no work is authorized until the application has been reviewed and a permit has been received.
