County Building Permits

Ontario County, NY - Building Permit Guide

Building permit information for unincorporated Ontario County and all incorporated cities. Find your jurisdiction's permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements.

New York Updated March 2026

Important: Ontario County issues building permits only for properties in unincorporated areas of the county. If your property is inside an incorporated city, select your city below — that city's building department handles your permits, not the county.

Unincorporated Ontario County

Permit authority
County Code Enforcement (varies by town)
Phone
See town code-enforcement contacts
Address
Ontario County Department of Code Enforcement varies by town jurisdiction

Jurisdictions in Ontario County

Select your jurisdiction for local permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Unincorporated Ontario County Permit guide → Bloomfield Permit guide → Bristol Permit guide → Canadice Permit guide → Canandaigua Permit guide → Canandaigua Permit guide → Clifton Springs Permit guide → East Bloomfield Permit guide → Farmington Permit guide → Geneva Permit guide → Geneva Permit guide → Gorham Permit guide → Hopewell Permit guide → Manchester Permit guide → Manchester Permit guide → Naples Permit guide → Naples Permit guide → Phelps Permit guide → Phelps Permit guide → Richmond Permit guide → Rushville Permit guide → Seneca Permit guide → Shortsville Permit guide → South Bristol Permit guide → Victor Permit guide → Victor Permit guide → West Bloomfield Permit guide →

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the relevant city or county department before applying.

Related New York Resources

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authorities listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.