Planning a Project - Building & Tree Permits

Building Permits

With new homes come projects and renovations. Well, for those jobs you have planned, there are other steps you need to think about that do involve the Village of Tarrytown. This includes applying for a building permit, electrical permit, plumbing permit, and/or solar permit.

If in doubt about whether a building permit is needed for work on your new home, assume the answer is yes.  You should contact the Building Department (914-631-3668) to be sure; however, most work does require a permit.  We want to stress that you must be sure that any contractors you hire, are licensed and insured.  These contractors will know what permits must be obtained – and in many cases will file for them – and see that the project is completed and get a Certificate of Occupancy for the work which has been done.  Having the work done by a licensed contractor protects YOU.  The work will be done according to code, which is important for your family. Permits ensure that NYS Uniform Fire Prevention & Building Codes are met, as well as any local building/zoning codes.

Examples of work requiring a building permit including but not limited to:  bathroom and kitchen renovations, window and roof replacement, fences, finishing basements, outdoor decks, solar panel installations, outdoor house painting and siding changes, house additions.

Please be aware, that most outside work on the house usually requires a building permit, and many times will also require Architectural Review Board approval.There are also times when house additions may require a variance and the Building Department can explain what will be required for an application to the Zoning Board of Appeals. 

Examples or work not requiring a building permit including but not limited to:  interior house painting, floor refinishing, carpet installation, indoor window treatment installations.

Tree Permits

If you intend to prune and/or take down a tree, that work also requires a permit per local village code. The Building Department can provide information on what will be required for your specific project (DPW helps with trees, call them at 914-631-0356).