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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Woodbury
Building permits are required per New York State Uniform Code.
Note: Confirm exemption status with the town 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 town code; confirm with the town office.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builders must comply with town code requirements.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must comply with local licensing and bonding requirements.
Application process
Typical processing: Typical time varies; confirm with the town office.
- 01 Contact the Building Inspector.
- 02 Submit a building permit application and required documents.
- 03 Inspector 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 town office.
Fee schedule
Woodbury building permit fees
Confirm with the Building Inspector
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Contact the Building Inspector (phone)
- Contact the town office (in-person)
- Scheduling deadline
- Confirm with the town office
- Inspection hours
- Confirm with the town office
- Time windows
- Confirm with the town office
Typical sequence: Town code excerpts reference issuance of certificates of occupancy by the Woodbury Building Department.
Confirm if remote inspections are available with the town office.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Woodbury permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Woodbury, NY? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Woodbury, NY? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Woodbury, NY? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Woodbury, NY? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Woodbury, NY? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Woodbury Building Department / Building Inspector before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.