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 Tool Kits.

Learn more about the Permit Process

Filing and Renewing Permits:

• How to File an Application and Get a Permit
• How to Renew a Permit

Permit Information (by type):

• After Hours Variances
• Asbestos and Abatement
• Boiler
• Certificate of Occupancy
• Certification and Material Acceptance
• Concrete
• Cranes and Derricks
• Determinations
• eFiling
• Electrical
• Elevator
• Filing
• General Liability Insurance
• Home Improvement Contractors
• Limited Alteration Applications
• Place of Assembly
• Plumbing
• Scaffolds and Sheds
• Signs

Resource

Required Items Reference Guide

Updates

New Reinstatement Fees for Applications & Permits (PDF)
New General Liability Insurance Requirements