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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Granville
A building permit is required for most construction within the Village of Granville.
Residential storage buildings of 144 square feet or less (subject to local zoning)
- Exempt Residential storage buildings of 144 square feet or less (subject to local zoning)
Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. Confirm edge cases with village code enforcement before proceeding.
Required documents
- Completed permit application
- Materials, drawings, plans, and information required by village zoning and New York State Uniform Code
- Two copies of plans
- Workers compensation documentation or CE-200 waiver
- Building code
- New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code with local zoning overlay
- Permit validity
- No building permit is issued until required sanitary, health, fire, village board, planning board, zoning board, and other agency approvals have been obtained where applicable.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builders must comply with village zoning law and building code.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must provide workers compensation and disability documentation.
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Application process
Typical processing: Village review plus 2-4 weeks for county review
- 01 Use the village permits page to access the Washington County building permit application.
- 02 Coordinate with the local code enforcement officer for village-level review and zoning compliance.
- 03 Submit the county building permit packet after local review and any required planning/zoning approvals.
- 04 Complete county inspections and closeout through Washington County.
Typical processing time: Village review plus 2-4 weeks for county review
§ 04
Fee schedule
Granville building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Washington County permit fees apply to the county-issued building permit.
Contact Washington County for fee information.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Village: (518) 642-2640 (phone)
- Washington County: (518) 746-2150 (phone)
Typical sequence: Contact village and Washington County for inspection scheduling.
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Frequently asked
Common questions about Granville permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Granville, NY? ▸
A building permit is required for most construction within the Village of Granville.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Granville, NY? ▸
Building permit fees in Granville, NY are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Washington County permit fees apply to the county-issued building permit..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Granville, NY? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Granville, NY, follow these steps: 1. Use the village permits page to access the Washington County building permit application. 2. Coordinate with the local code enforcement officer for village-level review and zoning compliance. 3. Submit the county building permit packet after local review and any required planning/zoning approvals. 4. Complete county inspections and closeout through Washington County.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Granville, NY? ▸
Building permit processing times in Granville, NY typically run Village review plus 2-4 weeks for county review. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Granville, NY? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Granville, NY. The following work is generally exempt: Residential storage buildings of 144 square feet or less (subject to local zoning). Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. Confirm edge cases with village code enforcement before proceeding. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Granville, NY? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Granville, NY via: Village: (518) 642-2640, Washington County: (518) 746-2150.
last verified April 2026
source Village of Granville Code Enforcement ↗
entry id permits/new-york/washington/granville
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Village of Granville Code Enforcement before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.