Town of Ellicottville

Building permits are required for all work in the Town of Ellicottville.

Note: Verify exemptions with Code Enforcement

Building code

New York Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code

Permit validity

Varies per town guidelines

Owner-builder

Residences over 1,500 square feet must be presented on drawings prepared by and stamped by a New York architect or engineer.

Contractor requirements

Physical alterations cannot begin until required permits are obtained.

1. 01
   Confirm whether the parcel is in the town outside the village or inside village limits.
2. 02
   Use the shared building department page to obtain the building permit application and checklist.
3. 03
   Submit signed application materials, required drawings, and project-specific supporting documents.
4. 04
   Obtain related permits when triggered, such as driveway, floodplain, solar, public-improvement, or short-term-rental permits.
5. 05
   Coordinate required inspections with the Code Enforcement Officer.
6. 06
   Obtain a certificate of occupancy or compliance before use or occupancy when required.

Typical processing time: Varies

Source: Building Department / Building Inspector Code Enforcement Officer ↗

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• Code Enforcement Officer (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Notify Code Enforcement Officer 48 hours before inspections are needed.

Typical sequence: Applicant is responsible for notifying Code Enforcement Officer of required inspections.