City Building Permits

Village of Portville, NY - Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Village of Portville, New York. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

New York Cattaraugus County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Village of Portville.

Department
Code Enforcement Office
Phone
716-933-8407
Website
https://www.portvilleny.gov/village-officials.html

Online Permit Portal

Open Village Officials Page

Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Contact the Village Code Enforcement Officer.
  2. Obtain the building permit application.
  3. Submit with required plans and documentation.
  4. Pay applicable permit fees.
  5. Receive permit.
  6. Schedule inspections as needed.

Typical processing time: Varies

Source: Code Enforcement Office

General Requirements

Building permits are required as per New York Uniform Code.

Required Documents

  • Building permit application
  • Construction plans and specifications
Permit validity
Varies per village guidelines
Building code
New York Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code
Owner-builder
Subject to village code requirements
Contractor requirements
Contractors must comply with village licensing and code requirements.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Code Enforcement Office to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Village Code Enforcement Officer (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday through Friday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Governed by New York Uniform Code

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Code Enforcement Office before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Village of Portville Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Village of Portville, NY?
Building permits are required as per New York Uniform Code.
How do I apply for a building permit in Village of Portville, NY?
1. Contact the Village Code Enforcement Officer. 2. Obtain the building permit application. 3. Submit with required plans and documentation. 4. Pay applicable permit fees. 5. Receive permit. 6. Schedule inspections as needed.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Village of Portville, NY?
Typical processing time is Varies.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Village of Portville, NY?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Village Code Enforcement Officer.

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