Diana, NY — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Lewis County Building and Fire Codes Department

Street address

7660 N State St, Lowville, NY 13367

Phone

315-376-5377

permits@lewiscounty.ny.gov

Coverage

Building permits route through Lewis County. Town maintains separate zoning law with revisions in progress.

Online portal

Cloudpermit

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Diana

Building permit required for work conforming to NYS Uniform Code.

Note: Refer to the Building Permit Quick List and confirm with Lewis County.

Required documents

Building permit application
Site plans and construction plans
Project description

Building code: New York State Uniform Building and Fire Prevention Code

Source: Lewis County Building and Fire Codes Department ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Varies by project complexity and town requirements.

01

Contact Lewis County Building and Fire Codes for building permit routing.
02

Verify whether Town of Diana zoning or planning-board review applies to the project.
03

Submit building permit application through Cloudpermit.
04

County conducts review and inspections.
05

Obtain any required town zoning or planning approval.
06

Receive permit upon approval.

Typical processing time: Varies by project complexity and town requirements.

Source: Lewis County Building and Fire Codes Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective July 1, 2025

Fee type

Amount

Permit fee formula

Residential new-construction base fees plus per-square-foot charges; alteration fees based on project value

Confirm current fees with Lewis County.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective July 1, 2025) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Cloudpermit portal (online)
315-376-5377 (phone)

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Diana permits

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

Building permit required for work conforming to NYS Uniform Code.

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

Building permit fees in Diana, NY are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Residential new-construction base fees plus per-square-foot charges; alteration fees based on project value.

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

To apply for a building permit in Diana, NY, follow these steps: 1. Contact Lewis County Building and Fire Codes for building permit routing. 2. Verify whether Town of Diana zoning or planning-board review applies to the project. 3. Submit building permit application through Cloudpermit. 4. County conducts review and inspections. 5. Obtain any required town zoning or planning approval. 6. Receive permit upon approval.

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

Building permit processing times in Diana, NY typically run Varies by project complexity and town requirements.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

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

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Diana, NY via: Cloudpermit portal, 315-376-5377.

last verified April 2026 source Lewis County Building and Fire Codes Department ↗ entry id permits/new-york/lewis/town-diana

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Lewis County Building and Fire Codes Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

Town of Diana

Other jurisdictions in Lewis County.