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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Goshen
The village Building & Zoning page publishes a Building Permit application and states application information on the same page.
Note: Confirm exemption status with the village office.
- Completed permit application
- Site plan
- Construction plans
- Building Code compliance documentation
- Building code
- New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (2025 code update, effective December 31, 2025)
- Permit validity
- Varies per village code; confirm with the village office.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builders must comply with village code requirements.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must comply with local licensing and bonding requirements.
Application process
Typical processing: Typical time varies; confirm with the village office.
- 01 Contact Building & Zoning at 845-294-8881.
- 02 Submit a building permit application and required documents.
- 03 Department reviews for compliance with the Uniform Code.
- 04 Pay applicable permit fees.
- 05 Obtain permit before beginning construction work.
- 06 Schedule required inspections.
Typical processing time: Typical time varies; confirm with the village office.
Fee schedule
Goshen building permit fees
The village expressly posts a Building Application Fee Schedule from the Building & Zoning page
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 845-294-8881 (phone)
- Contact the village office (in-person)
- Scheduling deadline
- Confirm with the village office
- Inspection hours
- Confirm with the village office
- Time windows
- Confirm with the village office
Typical sequence: Confirm required inspections and final certificate procedures with Building & Zoning.
Confirm if remote inspections are available with the village office.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Goshen permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Goshen, NY? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Goshen, NY? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Goshen, NY? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Goshen, NY? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Goshen, NY? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Village of Goshen Building & Zoning before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.