Buildings
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The Mount Vernon Department of Buildings is the watchdog of the city’s existing housing stock; monitoring new building conditions and new building construction activity as well as overseeing the maintenance of older multi-family structures.
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The functions of the department are many and varied, from enforcement of state and local building codes, housing standards and ordinances, to the review of applications for permits of new buildings, repairs, alterations, signs, and rooming houses, in addition to electrical and plumbing work. Administrative and clerical duties cover the issuance of certificates of occupancy and certificates of compliance, vacant apartment inspections, collection of elevator fees, issuing reciprocal electrical licenses, as well as the responsibility of Architectural Review Board administration and conducting searches of department records as requested by the public.
The Mount Vernon Department of Buildings has a cohesive, committed, tolerant and professional workforce that resolves a host of problems associated with housing, maintaining construction standards and quality of life issues of citizens.
Recent News
- Special Real Estate Committee Meeting – Friday, March 3, 2017
- REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE MEETING – Friday, February 24, 2017
- Real Estate Committee Meeting – Friday, December 16, 2016
- REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE MEETING — Friday, November 18, 2016
- REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE MEETING – Friday, October 21, 2016
Permit Info | Documents & Forms
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Building Permit
Building Permit Application Form
Items to Submit for a Building Permit Form
Construction Documents Requirements Form
Demolition Permit
Demolition Permit Application Form
Electrical Permit
Electrical Permit Application Form
Equipment Permit
Equipment Permit Application Form
Sign Permit
Plumbing Permit
Available in person
Reapportionment and Subdivision Application
Reapportionment and Subdivision Application
Contractor’s Information Form
Contractor Information Form Instructions
Amendment Application
Fuel Oil Burner Inspection for Installation
Application for Inspection of Fuel Oil Burner Installation
Certificate of Occupancy
Certificate of Occupancy Application Form
Certificate of Tenancy
Certificate of Tenancy Application Form
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