Ossining, NY · Westchester County

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Application for an Accessory/Second Dwelling Unit

This application is for property owners seeking an initial grant or renewal for an accessory or second dwelling unit in the Town of Ossining.

What this form is

The Town of Ossining Building & Planning Department application requests information about the applicant, property, owner- and tenant-occupied areas, and the dwelling unit. Use it to request an initial grant or renewal; renewals are required 90 days before expiration. The form also asks about surveys, floor plans, prior grants, changes, vehicles, and whether the unit exists or is proposed.

Who needs it

Property owners applying for an initial accessory or second dwelling unit grant or renewing a previous grant need this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the Town of Ossining Building & Planning Department, 101 Route 9A, P.O. Box 1166, Ossining, NY 10562. The form lists a $300 initial application fee or $150 for each renewal.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Town of Ossining Application for an Accessory/Second Dwelling Unit.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide applicant, property, dwelling, and grant information, then sign and date the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Supporting Materials

    Complete the survey and floor-plan submission fields as applicable; the form asks whether these materials are submitted.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Town

    Submit the application to the Town of Ossining Building & Planning Department at the address on the form and include the applicable fee.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Accessory/Second Dwelling Unit Application?
No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and the document lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How do I submit the Accessory/Second Dwelling Unit Application?
Submit it to the Town of Ossining Building & Planning Department at 101 Route 9A, P.O. Box 1166, Ossining, NY 10562. The form lists a $300 initial fee or $150 renewal fee.
What information does the application ask for?
It asks for applicant and property details, information about owner- and tenant-occupied areas, the unit's status, and details about surveys, floor plans, prior grants, changes, and vehicles.
When is renewal required?
The form states that renewal is required 90 days before expiration. It lists a $150 renewal fee and says renewal payments are for three years if ownership is unchanged and permit and zoning conditions are met.

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