Ulysses, NY · Tompkins County
Exterior Alterations Building Permit Application
This application is for Ulysses property owners and contractors seeking a building permit for exterior door, window, or siding renovations and alterations.
What this form is
Use this application to request a Town of Ulysses building permit for exterior door, window, or siding work; it is not itself a permit, and work is not authorized until the application is reviewed and a permit is issued. The form asks for applicant, owner, property, and project details, with project-specific questions and a checklist of required documents, including design plans and insurance certificates.
Who needs it
Property owners and contractors planning exterior door, window, or siding renovations or alterations in Ulysses need to submit this application.
How to submit it
Complete the packet and include attachments relevant to the project; electronic submittals are preferred. Email application PDFs to [email protected]; the office calculates the permit fee after submission, and review begins after it is paid.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no sworn or notarized attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Exterior Alterations Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Packet
Fill in the sections relevant to the project, including contact, property, project, and signature details.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include required insurance certificates and design plans, plus a letter of authorization if applying on the owner's behalf.
- 4
Submit To The Town
Email PDF application documents to [email protected]. The office calculates the fee after submission; review begins after payment.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Exterior Alterations application?
- No. The application has a signature and date section but no notary block or sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Exterior Alterations application?
- Complete the packet with relevant attachments and email PDF documents to [email protected]. Electronic submittals are preferred; review begins after the permit fee is paid.
- What work is this application for?
- The application covers exterior alterations such as door, window, and siding renovations. It is not a building permit, and work is not authorized until a permit is issued.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The checklist requires a completed application, insurance certificates, and design plans. A letter of authorization is required when someone applies on behalf of the property owner.