Day, NY — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Town of Day Code Enforcement and Building Department

Street address

1650 North Shore Road, Hadley, NY 12835

Phone

518-696-3789

Coverage

All properties within the Town of Day.

Online portal

Code Enforcement Office

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Day

A building permit is required for all phases of building except a small accessory structure under 100 square feet, though zoning still applies.

Scope of work

Permit?

Accessory structures under 100 square feet

Exempt

Exempt Accessory structures under 100 square feet

Note: Zoning requirements still apply. Contact Code Enforcement Office for exemption details.

Required documents

Completed permit application
Construction plans (stamped or engineer-certified per project cost)
Site plan

Building code: NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code
Permit validity: Contact department for validity period.
Owner-builder: Contact department for owner-builder requirements.
Contractor requirements: Contractors must comply with town requirements.

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Contact department for processing timeline.

01

Contact Code Enforcement Office to determine if permit is required.
02

Obtain building permit application.
03

Prepare plans; stamped architect plans required for projects $10,000+; engineer-stamped plans for projects $20,000+.
04

Submit application with required documentation.
05

Department issues permit once approved.

Typical processing time: Contact department for processing timeline.

Source: Town of Day Code Enforcement and Building Department ↗

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

518-696-3789 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: Contact department
Inspection hours: Contact department for hours

Typical sequence: Confirm phase inspections directly with the code office.

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Day permits

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

A building permit is required for all phases of building except a small accessory structure under 100 square feet, though zoning still applies.

02 How do I apply for a building permit in Day, NY? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Day, NY, follow these steps: 1. Contact Code Enforcement Office to determine if permit is required. 2. Obtain building permit application. 3. Prepare plans; stamped architect plans required for projects $10,000+; engineer-stamped plans for projects $20,000+. 4. Submit application with required documentation. 5. Department issues permit once approved.

03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Day, NY? ▸

Building permit processing times in Day, NY typically run Contact department for processing timeline.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

04 What work is exempt from building permits in Day, NY? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Day, NY. The following work is generally exempt: Accessory structures under 100 square feet. Note: Zoning requirements still apply. Contact Code Enforcement Office for exemption details. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

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

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Day, NY via: 518-696-3789. Contact department.

last verified April 2026 source Town of Day Code Enforcement and Building Department ↗ entry id permits/new-york/saratoga/day

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Day Code Enforcement and Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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