Building Permits

To obtain a building permit you must supply:

  • Copy of your property survey (photos, screenshots, faxed or reduced copies will not be accepted)
  • A detailed plan along with a material list or contractors estimate (whichever applies to your proposed project)
  • Building Permit Letter of Authorization for all permits not obtained by the property owner 
  • Required Insurance Certificates
    1. Form C-105.2 or U-26.3 for Worker's Compensation
    2. Form DB 120.1 for Disability  

                              OR

            3. CE-200 Certificate of Attestation of Exemption Form

            ***** ACORD forms are not an accepted certificate *****

                All homeowner's and contractors must supply one of the above forms to obtain any building permit.  The CE-200 form is available from the New York State Worker's Compensation Board.  To access the webpage to file for a CE- 200 form please click this link and follow the instructions CE-200 Form

            ***** All homeowners obtaining a building permit will need to provide a CE-200 Form as of 8-1-24 *****

            ***** All contractors obtaining a building permit will need to provide a Building Permit Letter of Authorization as of 8-1-24 *****


Cash, check, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, and Visa debit are accepted by the Town Clerk as payment.

Permits must be obtained for building activity including but not limited to: residential additions, structural alterations, garages, sheds, fence, pools, decks, satellite dishes (over 18 inches) plumbing, electrical work. In most cases a permit is required for replacement of the above items.

Please note: Permits now required for re-roofing.

Electrical Permits

The Town of Hamburg is performing electrical inspections as of January 25, 2010. All permits required for electrical must now be obtained from the Building Inspection Office. The Town no longer recognizes any other inspection agencies to perform such inspection services. However, there are electrical permits issued before January 25, 2010 by Commonwealth Electrical Inspection Services that remain open the Town will allow till May 1, 2010 for these permits to be finalized.

Plumbing and Sewer Permits

The Town of Hamburg Code requires all interior plumbing work to be done by a Licensed Master Plumber.  The Town of Hamburg Code also requires any exterior sewer work to be done by a Licensed Master Plumber or a Licensed Site Utility Contractor.  The Plumbing and Sewer Permits must be signed by the licensed Master Plumber or Licensed Site Utility Contractor who are licensed by the Town of Hamburg.

Building Permit Fees for the Town, Village of Hamburg & Village of Blasdell

Applications for Building, Plumbing, Sewer & Electrical Permits

Information sheets for the Town of Hamburg, Village of Hamburg, and Village of Blasdell