Building & Code :: Town of East Greenbush

Building & Code

The Building Department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of Local Laws as well as the New York State Uniform Code and the Energy Code.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Building Permits
Construction Inspections
Certificates of Occupancy and /or Compliance upon completion of permitted projects
Operating Permits
Fire Safety and Property Maintenance Inspections
Investigation of complaints relating to a violation of applicable laws
Recordkeeping

Pursuant to Section IV of the Town Comprehensive Zoning Law

4.1.4 Building Permits - Zoning Requirements

All persons proposing to construct, erect, or relocate, alter, repair, extend, remove, demolish, or structurally change any building, structure, or portion thereof, shall apply to the Building Inspector for a Building Permit on an appropriate form. For further information on Building and / or Zoning Permit requirements, contact the Building Department at (518) 477-6225.

Building Permits, Submittal, Payment and Fee Schedule

Building Permits

Permits are to be obtained prior to the start of any work. Do not send payment with the application. Residential permit review and approval process takes approximately 7-10 days.

Non-residential permit review and approval process time varies.

Building Permit Submittal

Submit the Building Permit application with plans and/or scope of work in duplicate via mail, email (egcodes@eastgreenbush.org) or at the Town of East Greenbush Building Department. Any construction or structural renovation work larger than 576 square feet, or which has a construction cost greater than $10,000.00 must provide construction drawings of the proposed work stamped by an Architect or Structural Engineer licensed to practice in the State of New York. Proof of insurance must be provided by the property owner, agent or contractor. Homeowners Insurance, General Liability, Workers Compensation or an exemption form (CE200) may apply; listing the Town of East Greenbush as the certificate holder and/or additional insured.

Visit the new online building permit portal.

Payment

Payments are accepted in the form of cash or check, checks made payable to the Town of East Greenbush. Payments are accepted at the Building Department after you are notified that your permit has been approved.