Argyle, NY · Washington County
Building Permit Application
Property owners, applicants, or contractors use this application to request a Washington County building permit for proposed construction, alterations, repairs, or changes of occupancy.
What this form is
Use this application to request a building permit from the Washington County Department of Code Enforcement for proposed construction, additions, alterations, repairs, or changes of occupancy. The application says most projects require a permit and work must not begin before one is issued. It asks for project and property details, applicant and owner information, proposed work and building characteristics, plans, and signatures; local compliance certification is also required before issuance.
Who needs it
Property owners, applicants, or contractors planning work that requires a building permit in Washington County should complete this application.
How to submit it
Send the completed application to the Washington County Department of Code Enforcement, 383 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828, with the calculated fee payable to Washington County Treasurer. Include two sets of plans and the required local compliance sheet.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant attests that the statements are true, and the form identifies no notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete And Sign
Complete all application pages in ink, provide the requested project and property information, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Plans And Attachments
Include two sets of plans, the required local compliance sheet, and any applicable insurance or septic documents.
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Submit To The County
Send the application and calculated fee to the Washington County Department of Code Enforcement at 383 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The application calls for signatures and dates but has no notary block. The applicant attests that the statements are true; no notarized attachment is identified.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Send it to the Washington County Department of Code Enforcement, 383 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828. Include the calculated fee, two sets of plans, and the required local compliance sheet.
- What should I include with the application?
- The document calls for two sets of plans, a signed local regulation compliance sheet, and the calculated application fee. Insurance documentation and septic materials may also be required, depending on the project.
- Does an Argyle project need additional local paperwork?
- The application says the Town of Argyle requires an additional Building Permit Application, a Driveway Permit Application, a Local Compliance Checklist, and a complete set of prints.