Glens Falls, NY · Warren County
Building Permit Application
Property owners and applicants use this application to request a Glens Falls building permit before beginning construction, repair, rehabilitation, gutting, or other covered work.
What this form is
The application requests a building permit for proposed work and collects project location, applicant and owner details, work type, estimated cost, and building information. The document says a permit is needed before covered work begins and requires three sets of plans and material specifications; plans must be signed and sealed by a licensed architect or engineer. Applicants may also need insurance documents and other project-specific materials.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants planning covered construction, repair, rehabilitation, gutting, or other work in Glens Falls need to apply before work begins.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application to the Building Department at 230 Dix Avenue, Second Floor, Glens Falls, New York 12801, or email [email protected]. Fees calculated by the Building Department may be paid by check, money order, or cash.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and property owner sign the application, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the project location, applicant and owner information, proposed work, estimated cost, and applicable building details.
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Gather Required Documents
Include three sets of plans and material specifications; the plans must be signed and sealed by a licensed architect or engineer. Provide applicable insurance documents.
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Submit To The Building Department
Send the application to the Building Department at 230 Dix Avenue, Second Floor, Glens Falls, New York 12801, or email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The applicant and property owner sign and date this application; it does not specify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the Building Department at 230 Dix Avenue, Second Floor, Glens Falls, New York 12801, or email [email protected].
- What plans must accompany the application?
- The document requires three sets of plans for the proposed project and specifications of the materials to be used. Plans must be signed and sealed by a licensed architect or engineer.
- When should I apply for a building permit?
- The document says a building permit is needed before general construction, repair, rehabilitation, gutting, or other covered work begins.
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This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Glens Falls form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.