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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Hudson Falls
A building permit is required for all building permit applications, including fences, signs, sidewalks, and driveways.
- 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.
- Completed permit application
- Two plot plans
- Two sets of building plans with elevations and section drawings
- Framing, insulation, window/door schedule, ventilation, fireplace/chimney specs, and smoke/CO detector locations
- Workers compensation documentation
- Asbestos survey for renovation, remodeling, repair, and demolition of interior and exterior building materials
- Building code
- New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code
- Permit validity
- Permits expire if no inspection is passed within applicable timeframe.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builders must provide workers compensation documentation or exemption.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must provide workers compensation and disability documentation.
Application process
Typical processing: Village review
- 01 Submit the Hudson Falls building permit application in the village code office.
- 02 Provide two plot plans and two sets of building plans with the required technical details.
- 03 Include contractor information and workers compensation documentation if labor is being performed by a contractor.
- 04 Obtain any needed village planning, zoning, or local compliance approvals.
- 05 Proceed through village inspections and final approvals before occupancy.
Typical processing time: Village review
Fee schedule
Hudson Falls building permit fees
Applicants should confirm current fees directly with Village Hall.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- (518) 747-5426 (phone)
Typical sequence: Contact village code office for inspection scheduling. Village coordinates LRCC signoff with Washington County.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Hudson Falls permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Hudson Falls, NY? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Hudson Falls, NY? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Hudson Falls, NY? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Hudson Falls, NY? ▸
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Hudson Falls, NY? ▸
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Hudson Falls, NY? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Village of Hudson Falls Code Enforcement before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.