Ulysses, NY · Tompkins County
General Residential Building Permit Application
This application is for Ulysses homeowners or contractors seeking a building permit for residential repairs, renovations, structural alterations, or utility-system work.
What this form is
Use this application for general residential projects such as structural alterations, renovations, repairs, and replacements to utility, electrical, and plumbing systems. A permit is required before covered work begins, and no work is authorized until the application is reviewed and a permit is issued. The form requests applicant, owner, and project details, a work description, a signature, and applicable supporting documents.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors planning covered residential work in Ulysses need this application before beginning the project.
How to submit it
Email PDF application documents to [email protected]; electronic submittals are preferred. After submission, the office calculates the permit fee, and checks payable to “Town of Ulysses” may be brought or mailed to the office.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form asks the applicant to sign and date it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the General Residential Building Permit Application and review the instructions and checklist.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in applicant, owner, project, and work details, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include checklist items relevant to your project, such as insurance certificates, a plot plan, design plans, and any required authorization.
- 4
Submit To The Town
Email PDF documents to [email protected]; electronic submittals are preferred. Pay the fee calculated after submission.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the General Residential Building Permit Application?
- No. The application asks the applicant to sign and date it, with no notary block or notarized attachment indicated.
- How do I submit the residential building permit application?
- Email PDF application documents to [email protected]; electronic submittals are preferred. The office calculates the permit fee after submission, and checks payable to Town of Ulysses may be brought or mailed to the office.
- What residential work is this application for?
- The packet covers general residential projects such as structural alterations, renovations, repairs, and replacements to utility, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- What attachments may be required with the application?
- The checklist identifies items such as insurance certificates, a plot plan, design plans, and, when applicable, manufacturer specifications or a property-owner authorization letter.