Greig, NY — 2026 Building Permit Guide

On this page 6

§ 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

As of April 1, 2025, Lewis County Building and Codes serves as the zoning officer for the Town of Greig. Building permits and town zoning permits route through Lewis County.

Online portal

Cloudpermit

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Greig

Building permit required for work conforming to NYS Uniform Code. Town zoning approval also required through county.

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

Required documents

Building permit application
Zoning 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.

01

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

Obtain Town of Greig land-use and zoning permits through Lewis County (county acts as zoning officer).
03

Submit both applications through Cloudpermit.
04

County conducts review and scheduling.
05

Perform required inspections.
06

Receive permit upon approval.

Typical processing time: Varies by project complexity.

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 Greig permits

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

Building permit required for work conforming to NYS Uniform Code. Town zoning approval also required through county.

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

Building permit fees in Greig, 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 Greig, NY? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Greig, NY, follow these steps: 1. Contact Lewis County Building and Fire Codes for building permit application. 2. Obtain Town of Greig land-use and zoning permits through Lewis County (county acts as zoning officer). 3. Submit both applications through Cloudpermit. 4. County conducts review and scheduling. 5. Perform required inspections. 6. Receive permit upon approval.

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

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

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

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Greig, 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-greig

Report a correction

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 Greig

Other jurisdictions in Lewis County.