Town of Guilderland

A building permit must be obtained before constructing, enlarging, altering, moving, replacing, repairing, improving, converting, demolishing, or changing occupancy of a building or structure.

• Exempt Fences do not automatically exempt; all fences require a permit
• Exempt All sheds require a permit regardless of size or foundation

Note: Contact the Building/Zoning Department to determine permit requirements for your specific project.

Building code

New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and Energy Code

Permit validity

Building permit application form states permit expires 6 months from issuance unless construction has commenced, then expires 12 months after issuance.

Owner-builder

Contact the Building/Zoning Department for owner-builder requirements.

Contractor requirements

Contractors must comply with New York State licensing and insurance requirements.

1. 01
   Obtain the building permit application from the Applications and Permits page.
2. 02
   Complete the application.
3. 03
   Prepare plot plan and required plan sets (two for residential, three for commercial).
4. 04
   Include insurance documentation and outside-agency approvals as needed.
5. 05
   Mail the complete application to the Town of Guilderland Building/Zoning office.
6. 06
   Pay the permit fee (contact the building department for fee amounts if needed before submittal).
7. 07
   Wait for approval (typically 4-6 weeks for a complete application) and permit issuance before starting work.

Typical processing time: 4 to 6 weeks once a complete application is submitted; contact the Building/Zoning department for specific timelines.

Source: Building / Zoning ↗

Cash, check, money order, and credit card; credit card service charge applies.

• 518-356-1980 ext. 2003 (phone)

Typical sequence: Call 518-356-1980 ext. 2003 to schedule inspection activity.