Bronxville Home Page


 
The Village requires you obtain the proper permits for construction work performed on your property.  Depending upon the type of work you may need one or more permits.  Every construction project is unique please contact the Building Department at (914) 337-7338 for detailed instructions of which permits you'll need.  
 

Scroll down then click on the bullets or the hyperlink to see details for each item

The following list will provide general information for each permit.  If you know what form you need, but do not have a copy you may obtain copies of most forms from the Forms and Codes section of this site or by clicking the hyperlink following each description below.

Building Permit
Any construction, alteration, moving, demolition or change in the nature of occupancy of any building or other structure.
Application Form - Call The Building Department 337-7338.
Certificate of Occupancy
Any construction which required the issuance of a building permit.
Any change in the nature of occupancy of an existing building or other structure.
Application Form - Click this bullet and then the appropriate hyperlink below:
Certificate of Occupancy - Pre-Existing Building
Certificate of Occupancy - New or Altered Building
Demolition
Any construction which requires removing or destroying a building or structure.
Application Form - Call The Building Department 337-7338.
Electrical
Any additional installation or modification to a building's electrical system; plans must also be filed with the Village and inspected by the New York Board of Fire Underwriters.
Any work which does not involve wiring to a fixture.
Any exterior lighting fixtures installed must be incandescent, unless approved by the Village Planning Board.
Application Form - Click this hyperlink to display or print the form.
Elevators
Installations or alterations to existing equipment
Application Form - Call The Building Department 337-7338.
Fences
All new or replacement fence installations require a permit.  Repairs to existing fences do not.
All in-ground swimming pools are required to be completely enclosed by fencing, in conformity with State requirements.
Application Form - Click this hyperlink to display or print the form.
Generator Installation 
Emergency generator installation.
Application Form - Click this hyperlink to display or print the form.
Newsrack Installation
Installation of newsrack(s).
Application Form - Click this hyperlink to display or print the form.
Oil Burning Equipment
Installation or removal of oil burning equipment, including boilers, burners and fuel tanks.
Application Form - Click this hyperlink to display or print the form.
Plumbing 
Any installation which affects drainage, vent or water supply piping, including the extension, relocation and/or removal of piping.  Replacement of fixtures does not require a permit unless the associated piping will be altered in some way.
Installation/addition/alteration to natural gas piping
Installation of a well.
Application Form - Click this hyperlink to display or print the form.
Recreational Structure
Installation of recreational structure
Application Forms
Click this hyperlink to display or print the form.
Roof / Siding Installation Permit
Installation of roof/siding
Application Forms
Click this hyperlink to display or print the form.
Sheds
Installation of shed
Application Forms
Click this hyperlink to display or print the form.
Signs & Awnings
Installation of new or replacement/refinishing of old signs
Application Forms
Click this hyperlink to display or print the form for Awnings
Click this hyperlink to display or print the form for Signs