Depew, NY — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Inspection

Street address

85 Manitou Street, Depew, NY 14043

Phone

716-683-1400

Coverage

All properties within the Village of Depew.

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Depew

Permits required for covered construction work.

Note: Contact Building Inspection for exempt work list.

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 Building Inspection for permit validity.
Owner-builder: Contact Building Inspection for owner-builder requirements.
Contractor requirements: Contractors must hold valid New York State licenses.

Source: Building Inspection ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Varies by project; contact Building Inspection for estimates.

01

Contact Building Inspection for permit requirements.
02

Prepare permit application with required documentation.
03

Submit to Building Inspection office.
04

Review and processing.
05

Pay permit fees.
06

Obtain permit authorization.
07

Schedule required inspections.

Typical processing time: Varies by project; contact Building Inspection for estimates.

Source: Building Inspection ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Depew building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Contact Building Inspection

Plan check fee

Contact Building Inspection

Permit fee formula

Based on work type and valuation

Trade permit fee

Contact Building Inspection

Reinspection fee

Contact Building Inspection

Penalty (no permit)

Contact Building Inspection

Payment due with permit application.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

716-683-1400 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: Contact Building Inspection
Inspection hours: Standard business hours
Time windows: Contact Building Inspection

Typical sequence: Required inspections per construction phases.

Contact Building Inspection

Source: Building Inspection ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Depew permits

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

Permits required for covered construction work.

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

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

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

To apply for a building permit in Depew, NY, follow these steps: 1. Contact Building Inspection for permit requirements. 2. Prepare permit application with required documentation. 3. Submit to Building Inspection office. 4. Review and processing. 5. Pay permit fees. 6. Obtain permit authorization. 7. Schedule required inspections.

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

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

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

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Depew, NY via: 716-683-1400. Contact Building Inspection.

last verified April 2026 source Building Inspection ↗ entry id permits/new-york/erie/depew

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

Village of Depew

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