Building Department
Forms and Downloads
Building Permit Application
Building and Inspection Fees 2025
Building Department Requirements List
Chester Electrical Inspectors
Complaint Form
Exemption to Show Specific Proof of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage
Final Cost of Construction Affidavit
Owner Authorization
Pool Packet
Short Term Rental Application
Smoke Detector And Carbon Monoxide Affidavit
Frequently Asked Questions
New York State and the Town of Chester laws mandate when a permit is required. The following is a guideline. If you are unsure if you need a permit, please call for assistance. This will insure a smooth project and eliminate any delays in construction. We would rather help you during the planning process, then make you stop working while the proper paper work is filed.
Requires Permit
Updated Permit Requirements (Effective January 8, 2025)
• Accessory Buildings
• Alterations/Conversions
• Cell Tower/Additional Antennas
• Courts (i.e.: basketball, pickleball, tennis, etc)
• Deck
• Demolition
• Electrical Upgrade
• Driveway Entrance/modification in size or location
• Fence
• Fire Safety Inspection
• Fireworks
• Fuel Storage Tank: install/abandonment/removal
• Generator
• Grading & Filling
• HVAC
• New Construction
• Patios
• Plumbing
• Pools/Hot Tubs
• Retaining Walls
• Roofing
• Septic (new, replacement, modification)
• Short Term Rentals
• Sidewalks
• Sign: non-electric/electric
• Solar: residential/commercial
• Solid Fuel Appliance
• Temporary Structures
• Tree Clearing & Removal
• Well: residential/commercial
Does Not Require Permit – Call Office For Additional Information
– Kitchen/Bathroom Remodeling (with no electrical or plumbing improvement)
– Siding
– Windows (same size)