North Salem, NY · Westchester County

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Short Building Permit Application

Property owners or their authorized agents use this application to request a short building permit from the Town of North Salem.

What this form is

The Short Building Permit Application is used to request a building permit from the Town of North Salem. It asks for owner and property details, project description and estimated cost, setbacks, contractor and design professional contacts, and information about the proposed and existing use. The form states that the owner must sign or provide a letter authorizing an agent.

Who needs it

Property owners applying for a short building permit, or agents applying with the owner's signed authorization, can use this form.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the owner signs and dates it, or provides a letter authorizing the agent.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Short Building Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Fill in the owner, property, project, setback, contractor, and design professional information requested.

  3. 3

    Gather Authorization If Needed

    If an agent applies, include the owner's letter of authorization.

  4. 4

    Sign And Submit

    Have the owner sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Short Building Permit Application for?
It is an application to request a short building permit from the Town of North Salem. It collects property, project, cost, setback, and contact information.
Who can complete this application?
The property owner may apply, or an agent may apply with a letter of authorization from the owner. The form states that the owner's signature is required.
Do I need a notary for the Short Building Permit Application?
No. This application is signed without a notary. The owner signs and dates it, or provides a letter authorizing the agent.
How do I submit the Short Building Permit Application?
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Short Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another North Salem form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.