Penn Yan, NY · Yates County
Building Permit Application
The Building Permit Application is for Penn Yan property owners and applicants seeking permission for building work or a change of occupancy.
What this form is
Use this application to request a building permit for work such as new construction, additions, repairs, renovations, alterations, or demolition. It asks for project, property, owner, applicant, contractor, and design professional details, along with the work description and estimated cost. Applicants must provide insurance certificates or an exemption certificate and pay the applicable fee; other documents are required where applicable.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants planning building work or a change of occupancy in Penn Yan should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Office of Zoning & Building Inspection; check the city website for current contact details. The form says fees apply and payment may be made by check payable to the Village of Penn Yan or by cash.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form requires no notarized or sworn attachment.
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
Fill in the project, property, owner, applicant, contractor, and work details, then sign and date it.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the required insurance certificates or exemption certificate and any applicable plans, specifications, drawings, or electric service application.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the Office of Zoning & Building Inspection and pay the applicable fee by check or cash.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and the form does not require a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the Office of Zoning & Building Inspection. Check the city website for current contact details. The form says fees apply and accepts check payable to the Village of Penn Yan or cash.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for project and property details, owner and applicant contact information, contractor and design professional details, the type and description of work, and estimated project cost.
- What attachments may be required?
- The application requires insurance certificates or an exemption certificate. Where applicable, include a plot plan or survey map, work scope, specifications and drawings, and an electric service application.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Penn Yan form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.