Stillwater, NY — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Village of Stillwater Code Enforcement

Street address

662 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater, NY 12170

Phone

518-664-6258

Coverage

All properties within the Village of Stillwater.

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Village of Stillwater

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Stillwater

Building permits are required for construction and alterations within the Village of Stillwater.

Note: Contact village for exemption information.

Required documents

Completed permit application
Construction plans
Site plan

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

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Contact village for processing timeline.

01

Contact village offices for current application forms and inspection instructions.
02

Obtain building permit application.
03

Complete application and submit with required documentation.
04

Code Enforcement Officer and Building Inspector review and issue permit.

Typical processing time: Contact village for processing timeline.

Source: Village of Stillwater Code Enforcement ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective May 21, 2025

Fee type

Amount

Permit fee formula

New residential construction: $100 plus $0.25 per square foot; New commercial construction: $200 plus $0.25 per square foot

The May 21, 2025 fee schedule lists building permit fees. Confirm with village for other permit types.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective May 21, 2025) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

518-664-6258 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: Contact village
Inspection hours: Contact village for hours

Typical sequence: The village code framework contemplates code-enforcement administration. Verify field inspections and certificates directly with the village.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Stillwater permits

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

Building permits are required for construction and alterations within the Village of Stillwater.

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

Building permit fees in Stillwater, NY are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: New residential construction: $100 plus $0.25 per square foot; New commercial construction: $200 plus $0.25 per square foot.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Stillwater, NY? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Stillwater, NY, follow these steps: 1. Contact village offices for current application forms and inspection instructions. 2. Obtain building permit application. 3. Complete application and submit with required documentation. 4. Code Enforcement Officer and Building Inspector review and issue permit.

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

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

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

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Stillwater, NY via: 518-664-6258. Contact village.

last verified April 2026 source Village of Stillwater Code Enforcement ↗ entry id permits/new-york/saratoga/stillwater-village

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

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