Permits, Fees and Changes To The Permit Process - 9/1/04

As of September 1st, 2004, there are some types of work for which building permits are no longer required - although the work must still conform to the regulations of the City Charter and to the regulations of the Family of Building Codes of New York State.

In addition, fees for building permits in the City are no longer calculated by the cost of work, or in the case of new construction, no longer calculated by interior volume of the proposed structure. Building permit fees are now calculated as either a flat fee, or a work area-calculated fee with a multiplier adjustment, up or down, based upon the use/occupancy. Generally, simple projects are flat fee, and complex ones are area-calculated.

Thirdly, there are changes to City Charter codes that update, delete, 'tune up', or create some sections.

Lastly, there have been some changes to the permits procedure (and there will continue to be changes) that will help it be more efficient and dependable.

Any Comments or suggestions about the permit process may be entered in the 'Feedback' page link at the bottom, or in the suggestion box in the Permit Office.
Any questions may be asked of the Permit Office; numbers are listed below.

Permit Not Required:

Exempted Ownership/Work/Occupancy Situations
General Construction, Permit Not Required
Demolition and Asbestos, Permit Not Required
Fuel Devices, Permit Not Required
Electrical, Permit Not Required
Plumbing, Permit Not Required

Permit Required And Fee Schedules:

General Construction, Permit Required and Fee Schedule
Demolition and Asbestos, Permit Required and Fee Schedule
Fuel Devices, Permit Required and Fee Schedule
Electrical, Permit Required and Fee Schedule
Plumbing, Permit Required and Fee Schedule
Elevators, Permit Required and Fee Schedule
The Entire Requirements and Fees Schedules Text (34 pages)
Work Area Fee Calculator

Summaries By Use of Permit Not Required/Permit Required