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
Board of Ethics Meeting Dates
Please be advised that the Board of Ethics will meet on the following dates. August 27, September 10, September 24, October 15, October 22, and November 5, 2018. Meetings will be held at City Hall and generally begins at 7:00pm. Submitted by Secretary of the Board of Ethics Gregory J. Cannata, Esq.
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 […]
Permit Info | Documents & Forms
FEE SCHEDULE
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
First Presbyterian Church – July 23, 2018
323 E Third St – November 30, 2018
147 W Sidney Ave – December 11, 2018
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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