Please know that there are very few instances when a Building Permit is NOT required namely general maintenance or simple repairs. If in doubt, call or email to be sure. For general information read this.

Application Checklist—Please note we are happy to go through this list with you to review your project and help you identify which items you will be required to complete. Please call us to schedule a phone conference or make an appointment during business hours.

A building permit may be filled out online and emailed to building@greenfieldny.org. Please make sure to bring in the necessary paperwork and plans. The building permit is here.

Call the Building Department to learn more about the process and associated fees.

Please Note

• Only COMPLETE applications will be reviewed by our office.
• All building permit application fees will be calculated during application review and will be due upon issuing the permit.
• Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received by date order.

All applications that are submitted will be reviewed and if they are deemed to be complete and code compliant they will be approved. A member of our staff will contact you with the application fee at which time you may pay by cash or check made out to the Town of Greenfield, NY to receive your building permit.

Upon Receiving Your Permit

• Place the Building Permit in a highly visible and conspicuous location with the building plans stamped by our Building Code Official for review upon inspections.
• Be sure to call with at least 48-hour notice for ALL required inspections.
• If there are ANY changes to the scope of work, plans or original submitted documentation then a revision submittal must be submitted, reviewed and approved prior to the commencement of ANY change.
• Keep your building permit active by renewing before the expiration date.