Shandaken, NY · Ulster County
Building Permit Application and Instructions
Property owners or authorized applicants use this application to request a Shandaken building permit and provide project, property, and contractor information.
What this form is
Use this application to request a building permit for construction, additions, alterations, repairs, and other listed work in the Town of Shandaken. The application asks for property and owner details, contractor information, project scope, construction plans, and a plot plan; it also lists required insurance documents and permit fees. The owner must sign, and two sets of construction documents must accompany the application.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for a building permit, or authorized secondary applicants with proof of the owner’s authorization, need this application.
How to submit it
Return the completed original forms to P.O. Box 134, 7209 Rte. 28, Shandaken, NY 12480. Include required plans, insurance documentation, and the applicable fee; the form says cash, checks payable to Town of Shandaken, and card payments at the Town Clerk’s office are accepted.
About notarization
The application is signed and dated without a notary; a nonlocal owner must include a notarized letter authorizing another applicant to apply.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Building Permit Application and Instructions PDF.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the property, owner, contractor, and project details, then have the owner sign and date it.
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Gather Required Documents
Include two sets of construction documents, a plot plan, insurance documentation, and the contractor’s estimate.
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Submit to the Town
Return the original completed forms and required documents to the mailing address listed on the form, with the applicable fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. If the owner does not reside locally, the application package must include a notarized letter authorizing another applicant.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Return the completed original forms to P.O. Box 134, 7209 Rte. 28, Shandaken, NY 12480, with the required plans, insurance documents, and applicable fee.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The form requires two sets of construction documents, a plot plan, proof of liability and workers’ compensation insurance, and a copy of the contractor’s job estimate. Other documents may apply to the project.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for property and owner details, contractor information, project scope, existing and proposed dimensions, construction type, utilities, and a description of the project.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Application and Instructions doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Shandaken form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.