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 Special Meeting Notice

Please be advised that a Special Meeting of the City Council will be held on Friday July 27, 2018 at 9:00AM in the City Council Chambers. The purpose of the meeting is the Transfer of Funds within the Department of Public Works and such other business as may be presented before such meeting. Regards, George W. Brown […]

Committee Meetings HR / FP

Please be advised that a Human Resource Committee meeting will be held July 24, 2018 at 2:00-pm in the City  Council Committee Room 201 followed by a meeting by the Finance and Planning Committee. Regards, George W. Brown City Clerk

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)  

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NOTICE LETTERS SENT TO MOUNT VERNON BUSINESSES

8 South Sixth Ave – August 17, 2018

8 South Sixth Ave – November 30, 2018 

23 Blackford Ave – June 25, 2018

472 Gramatan Ave – September 9, 2018

210 & 212 Washington Street – July 3, 2018

267 South First Avenue – December 5, 2018

120 South 12th Avenue

First Presbyterian Church – July 23, 2018

323 E Third St – November 30, 2018

147 W Sidney Ave – December 11, 2018

Building Permit

Checklist for 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

Sign Permit Application

Plumbing Permit

Available in person

Reapportionment and Subdivision Application

Reapportionment and Subdivision Application

Contractor’s Information Form

Contractor Information Form Instructions

Contractors Information Form

Amendment Application

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