Town of Clarkstown

Building permits required for new construction, renovations, and remodeling when work must conform to the Uniform Code and/or Energy Code

• Exempt Replacement of defective electrical devices with directly interchangeable types, such as fuses, lamps, switches when the box is not disturbed, receptacles, sockets, ballasts, relays, and timers
• Exempt Electrical work under 25 volts, such as standard doorbell circuits
• Exempt Replacement of existing plumbing fixtures in place
• Exempt Replacing faucet washers or mechanically de-rooting a sanitary drainage blockage

Note: Clarkstown's public page publishes limited examples rather than a full exemption table. Applicants should confirm any claimed exemption with the Building Department before starting work.

Building code

Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, Energy Code

Permit validity

Clarkstown's public building pages do not clearly publish a universal permit-expiration rule; applicants should confirm the active duration and renewal requirements with the Building Department.

Owner-builder

Clarkstown allows applications from owners, agents, or contractors. Owner-occupants may perform some work directly, but the town's trade rules still apply, including third-party electrical inspections where required.

Contractor requirements

Electrical work must be performed by or under the supervision of a Rockland County licensed electrician in most cases. Plumbing and other contractor work should be coordinated with the Building Department and any required county licensing boards before permit issuance.

Source: Town of Clarkstown Building Department ↗

1. 01
   Contact the Town of Clarkstown Building Department and confirm the required application, plans, survey, or trade approvals for your project.
2. 02
   Submit the permit application with drawings, surveys, and other scope-specific supporting documents through the Building Department.
3. 03
   Applications may be submitted by the owner, an authorized agent, or the contractor depending on the work involved.
4. 04
   Town staff review for New York Uniform Code, Energy Code, zoning, and any related trade requirements.
5. 05
   Obtain the issued permit before work starts and display it on site during construction.
6. 06
   Schedule required inspections and obtain a certificate of occupancy or completion when the project is finished.

Typical processing time: Clarkstown's public building page does not publish a universal review timeline. Call ahead if you need to confirm project-specific processing expectations.

Source: Town of Clarkstown Building Department ↗

Separate fees may apply for signs, special permits, certificates of occupancy, or variances. Applicants should confirm current fee amounts with the Building Department before filing.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• 845-639-2100 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Call the Building Department for inspection scheduling requirements after permit issuance.

Inspection hours

The Building Department is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Time windows

Inspection timing varies by project type and the involvement of third-party electrical inspectors where required.

Typical sequence: Clarkstown coordinates building inspections through the town, while electrical work is inspected by approved third-party electrical inspection agencies. Final approvals and certificate-of-occupancy steps depend on scope.

Source: Town of Clarkstown Building Department ↗