The Town of Mount Hope Building Department

Building Inspector - Pete Ackerson
Assistant Building/Fire Inspector - Al Dodd
Clerk - Angie Cangialosi
Phone Number - (845) 386-9949 Ext. 14

Office Hours : Monday 6pm until 8pm(except holidays)
Regular Inspections - Monday through Friday (except holidays)
allow 4 days
CO Inspections - allow 30 days after filing of all completed documents
All permits require either a certificate of occupancy or

a certificate of use to allow the permit to be closed

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Building Permit Fees Increase:

Building Permits: $.50 per square  Feet
(permits are good for 1 year if work is begun within 6 months)

Permit Extensions :

1st 6 months     $ 25.00

2 - 6 months      $ 35.00

Additional year $125.00

**Maximum permit time is 3 years. New permit conforming to current codes of that date must be obtained. Paperwork required, to be determined by the building department.

Amended Building Permit: $35.00

Stove/Chimney Inspection $25.00

Fire Safety Inspections:     $35.00

Well Permit:                        $50.00

Demolition Permit:             $100.00

Swimming Pool Permit:     $50.00 (includes COU)

Septic System: Residential/New or Replacement $50.00

Residential/Tank only                   $35.00

Commercial (all)                            $100.00

**All systems require licensed NYS engineer inspection and submission to building department, a letter with a stamp and seal stating system was installed as per drawings and in compliance with NYS laws. No COU required.

Miscellaneous Permit Fee: (farming, windows, etc.) Minimum Permit $50

Certificate of Occupancy: 

Residential $50.00

Commercial $100.00/
                                    under 10,000 sq. ft.
Commercial $200.00/
                                    over 10,000 sq. ft.
Searches      $60.00
Certificate of use $50.00
(detatched garage, sheds,pools, spas,etc.)                        
Wood Stove: $50.00

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Don't forget!

1. Post your permit number on plywood by the drive entrance.

2. Place red ball in plastic bag for receipts on plywood at site.

3. Foundation location survey is required PRIOR TO FRAMING TO BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED  BY THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT.

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