A New York State licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) must submit construction plans to obtain a permit. A Department plan examiner will review the plans for any legal/zoning objections. When objections are satisfied, the Department will approve the application. A PE or RA may also certify that plans conform to all applicable laws. Learn more about Professional Certification.
Following application approval, a contractor can apply for a building permit to begin work. To learn more about filing an application or getting a permit, check out our Building Knowledge series or visit our Applications and Permits page.
Filing and Renewing Permits:
Permit Information (by type):
