Town of Westerlo

A building permit is required before covered work under the Uniform Code and Energy Code. Applicants must contact the Building Department before submitting forms.

Note: Contact the Building Department to determine permit requirements.

Building code

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

Permit validity

Varies by permit type; contact the department for details.

Owner-builder

Contact the Building Department for owner-builder requirements.

Contractor requirements

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

1. 01
   Contact the Building Department before submitting forms.
2. 02
   Obtain the building/zoning permit application from the department page.
3. 03
   Complete the application.
4. 04
   Submit the complete application to the Building Department.
5. 05
   Pay the permit fee (required at application).
6. 06
   Wait for approval and permit issuance before starting work.

Typical processing time: Varies by project complexity; contact the Building Department for specific timelines.

Source: Building Department ↗

Permit fees are due at application.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective July 21, 2020) before budgeting.

• 518-797-3111 ext. 1017 (phone)

Inspection hours

Contact the department for office hours

Typical sequence: Inspection sequence in local law: site prior to permit issuance where applicable, footing/foundation, slab prep, framing and other code-required phases, and additional inspections as determined by the code officer.