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Get a building and zoning permit application

Building permits are required for any construction. Fees are dependent on project.

Town of Delhi Permit Fee Schedule

Residential

  1. Site built Houses and Modular houses--*$.003% total cost
  2. Mobile or Manufactured home
    A. Single wide on slab--$150.00
    B. Single wide on foundation--$200.00
    C. All 2 or more section manufactured home--*$.003% total cost
  3. Installation of mobile or manufactured on existing approved and code compliant site--$100
  4. Renovations, alterations or additions to existing buildings for each $5000 in value of fraction thereof--$40
  5. Accessory structures (sheds, barns, garages, etc.)
    A. Up to 144 sq. ft.--$ no charge
    B.145 sq. ft. to $200 sq. ft.--$15.00
    C. 201 sq. ft. and up per 100 sq. ft.--$10.00
  6. Decks/Porches
    A. Per 100 sq. ft.--$20.00
  7. Heating appliances and chimneys--$50.00

Miscellaneous

  1. Swimming pools (all kinds) per inspection--$40.00
  2. Demolition permits--**$100.00
  3. Permit renewal fee 1 year--$20.00
  4. Cell towers--$200.00
  5. Sign Permits--$45.00
  6. Certificate of Occupancy--$50.00
  7. C/O Letters--$50.00

Commercial

  1. Commercial: all construction * $.003% total cost (Capped at $50,000)
  2. Renovation or Alteration for each $5,000.00 in value or reaction thereof $40.00
  3. Local Law No. 001 of 2019 Road Preservation Permit/ Application Fee * $.003% total cost (Capped at $15,000)

* If actual cost or contracts are not provided with the building permit application the Code Enforcement Officer shall set minimum per square foot cost using nationally recognized cost standards


** Most demolition permits require an asbestos inspection prior to issuance from a NYS Certified Asbestos Inspector


NOTE:
Building permit is good for one year. If construction has not started within the year the permit is void. No refunds will be allowed after an application has been reviewed by the Code Enforcement Officer. A fee of $50.00 per hour may be assessed to the property owner for all reviews and inspections not covered by the fee schedule for both residential and commercial projects.


FOR CONSTRUCTION STARTED PRIOR TO A BUILDING PERMIT BEING ISSUED THE PERMIT FEE WILL BE DOUBLED

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