Buildings
 Daniel P. Jones, PMP Commissioner |
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
City Council Meeting Not Confirmed
The City Council meeting posting today July 12, 2018 has not been confirm by the office of the City Clerk and will not be held as stated. No official notice of request been has received. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. George W. Brown City Clerk
City Council Special Meeting following the Presentation of Canal Village
Please be advised that the Mount Vernon City Council will be receiving a presentation study report tonight April 30, 2018 at 6:30 pm from the Department of Planning’s Consultant team. The study is concerning the Draft nomination for the Canal Village Revitalization Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) and Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP). Immediately following, the City Council […]
City Council April 11, 2018 Local Law
The City Council will be voting at its April 11, 2018 meeting on a Local Law amending Chapter C, Article IV: Officer and Election, Section 15 of the Mount Vernon City Charter entitled “Qualifications”. (Term Limits)
The City of Mount Vernon Board of Ethics Meeting Schedule
Please be advised the City of Mount Vernon Board of Ethics meeting schedule is the following: April 16, 2018 May 7, 2018 May 21, 2018 June 4, 2018 June 18, 2018 Meetings begin at 7:00pm and are held at City Hall. The Public may attend the public portion of the meetings, but not the Executive Session […]
State of the City Address
Mayor Richard Thomas will deliver his State of the City Address to the City Council tonight March 14, 2018 at 7:00pm in the City Council Chambers. All Citizens are encourage to attend. This action is being perform per City Charter Article VI §63 below Duties of the Mayor; messages. [Amended by L.L. No. 9-1960; L.L. No. 1-1972] It shall […]
Permit Info | Documents & Forms
FEE SCHEDULE
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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