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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Wells
A building permit is required for construction and alterations in the Town of Wells.
Note: Confirm exemptions and permit requirements with Code Enforcement before proceeding.
- Completed building permit application
- Site plans and construction documents
- Proof of property ownership
- Proof of insurance or workers' compensation, or notarized affidavit explaining why it is not required
- Building code
- New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Codes
- Permit validity
- Not specified in available documentation.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builders may be permitted for owner-occupied residential projects; confirm with Code Enforcement.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must be qualified and licensed. Proof of workers' compensation insurance is required.
Application process
Typical processing: Not specified; confirm with Code Enforcement.
- 01 Contact the Code Enforcement Officer (George Boudreau) or Town Clerk's office.
- 02 Download or obtain a building permit application from the town website.
- 03 Complete the application with project details and scope.
- 04 Prepare required site plans and construction documents.
- 05 Provide proof of property ownership.
- 06 Provide proof of insurance or workers' compensation, or a notarized affidavit explaining why it is not required.
- 07 Submit the completed application and supporting documents to the Town Clerk's office.
- 08 Application may be submitted by phone, mail, email, or in-person.
- 09 Code Enforcement reviews the application and issues the permit.
- 10 Schedule and pass required inspections during construction.
Typical processing time: Not specified; confirm with Code Enforcement.
Source: Town of Wells Code Enforcement ↗
Fee schedule
Wells building permit fees
Contact Code Enforcement for payment details and current fee schedule.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 518-207-7952 (phone)
- 518-924-4521 (fax)
- gb705886@aol.com (email)
- Scheduling deadline
- At least 24 hours' notice is required for inspections (some sections state two days' notice; applicants should follow the stricter timing and schedule inspections early).
- Inspection hours
- Not specified; contact Code Enforcement office.
- Time windows
- Not specified; coordinate with Code Enforcement.
Typical sequence: Inspections are required during and after construction. The Code Enforcement Department reviews plans, issues permits, performs onsite inspections, investigates noncompliance, and issues Certificates of Occupancy and/or Certificates of Compliance.
Not specified; confirm availability with Code Enforcement.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Wells permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Wells, NY? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Wells, NY? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Wells, NY? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Wells, NY? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Wells, NY? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Wells Code Enforcement before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.