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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Cattaraugus County
Building permits are required for most construction work in New York State under the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code.
Note: Exemptions under New York law may apply but vary by town. Verify with your town code enforcement officer.
- Completed permit application (form varies by town)
- Construction plans and specifications
- Site plan showing property location and improvements
- Building code
- New York Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and State Energy Conservation Construction Code
- Permit validity
- Varies by town
- Owner-builder
- Subject to state and local requirements; consult town code officer.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must comply with state and local licensing requirements.
Application process
Typical processing: Varies by town
- 01 Determine which town your property is located in using the Cattaraugus County municipal contacts directory.
- 02 Contact the building code enforcement officer for that specific town.
- 03 Submit all required forms and documents to the town code officer.
- 04 Pay applicable fees to the town.
- 05 Schedule inspections with the town code officer as work progresses.
Typical processing time: Varies by town
Source: Town Code Enforcement Officer (varies by location) ↗
Fee schedule
Cattaraugus County building permit fees
Payment methods and surcharges vary by town
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Scheduling deadline
- Varies by town
- Inspection hours
- Varies by town
- Time windows
- Varies by town
Typical sequence: Governed by New York Uniform Code; specific sequence varies by town.
Varies by town
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Cattaraugus County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Cattaraugus County, NY? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Cattaraugus County, NY? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Cattaraugus County, NY? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in unincorporated Cattaraugus County, NY? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town Code Enforcement Officer (varies by location) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.