Boston, NY — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Code Enforcement

Street address

8500 Boston State Road, Boston, NY 14025

Coverage

All properties within the Town of Boston.

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Boston

Permits required for covered construction work per NYS Uniform Code and local zoning.

Note: Contact Code Enforcement to determine if work is exempt.

Required documents

Completed permit application
Construction plans
Site plan
Project scope description

Building code: 2025 NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code; 2025 NYS Energy Conservation Construction Code
Permit validity: Contact Code Enforcement for permit validity.
Owner-builder: Contact Code Enforcement for owner-builder requirements.
Contractor requirements: Contractors must hold valid New York State licenses.

Source: Code Enforcement ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Varies by project; contact Code Enforcement for estimates.

01

Contact Code Enforcement office for current permit forms and requirements.
02

Prepare permit application with required documentation.
03

Submit to Code Enforcement office.
04

Application review and processing.
05

Pay applicable permit fees.
06

Obtain permit authorization.
07

Schedule required inspections.

Typical processing time: Varies by project; contact Code Enforcement for estimates.

Source: Code Enforcement ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Boston building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Contact Code Enforcement

Plan check fee

Contact Code Enforcement

Permit fee formula

Based on work type and valuation

Trade permit fee

Contact Code Enforcement

Reinspection fee

Contact Code Enforcement

Penalty (no permit)

Contact Code Enforcement

Payment due with permit application.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Code Enforcement office (phone)

Scheduling deadline: Contact Code Enforcement
Inspection hours: Standard business hours
Time windows: Contact Code Enforcement

Typical sequence: Required inspections per construction phases and town requirements.

Contact Code Enforcement

Source: Code Enforcement ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Boston permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Boston, NY? ▸

Permits required for covered construction work per NYS Uniform Code and local zoning.

02 How much does a building permit cost in Boston, NY? ▸

Building permit fees in Boston, NY are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Contact Code Enforcement. Fees are calculated as: Based on work type and valuation. Plan check fee: Contact Code Enforcement.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Boston, NY? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Boston, NY, follow these steps: 1. Contact Code Enforcement office for current permit forms and requirements. 2. Prepare permit application with required documentation. 3. Submit to Code Enforcement office. 4. Application review and processing. 5. Pay applicable permit fees. 6. Obtain permit authorization. 7. Schedule required inspections.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Boston, NY? ▸

Building permit processing times in Boston, NY typically run Varies by project; contact Code Enforcement for estimates.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Boston, NY? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Boston, NY via: Code Enforcement office. Contact Code Enforcement.

last verified April 2026 source Code Enforcement ↗ entry id permits/new-york/erie/boston

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Code Enforcement before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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