Village of Harriman, NY
Ph. 845-783-4421
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Building Department

Building Inspector Code Enforcement: 
Hours: Monday / Thursday / Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Stephen Giacco
​Phone: 845-782-6892
Fax:  845-782-2016
Email: buildingdept@villageofharriman.org

WHAT NEEDS A BUILDING PERMIT
  • Change of Use of Existing Buildings
  • New Buildings ( Including sheds over 50 square feet)
  • Additions
  • Decks and deck alterations
  • Any installation or extension of any electrical system
  • Installation of a solid fuel burning appliance and associated chimney or flue
  • Installing heating equipment, fuel storage tanks or changing type of fuel
  • Fuel tank removal or replacement
  • Any structural features (adding a larger door, making a window larger, removing walls, increasing living space)
  • Installing a new roof even over an existing roof, installing new siding
  • Driveway construction or increase of width
  • Water and sewer connections
  •  Fences 
  • Above or in-ground swimming pools
  •  THE BEST THING IS TO CALL IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
     
WHAT DOES NOT NEED A PERMIT
Painting, window replacement of the same size, non structural features that DO NOT effect egress, safety or separation.

WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED TO OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT
  • Building Permit Application completely - Filled Out (no empty lines) 
  • Proper Insurance papers submitted (as listed on application)
  • For owner occupied property, form BP-1 may be submitted as insurance exemption
  • Plans and drawings for the minor projects
  • Design Professional plans for larger projects 
  • Up to date survey of property showing buildings, pool, shed, fences etc.
  • Plus any other information that may be required by the Code Enforcement Official

FEES
  • $100.00 for the first $10,000 worth of work to be done plus $9.00 per every thousand worth of work thereafter ( C/O or C/C included )
  • Building  Permit Fees may be tripled if work is started before permits are issued.
  • ALL BUILDING PERMITS EXPIRE 6 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ISSUE – But may be extended for additional 6 month periods for a $50.00 renewal fee. 
  • Municipal Search - $150.00 Residential, $150.00 Comm. Original Signed and Notarized Smoke Affidavit (self-addressed Envelope). 
                              Note: inspection required only when open permits or open violations are found in file.

PERIODIC INSPECTIONS
  • ​​Fire Safety - Commercial, every 3 years
  • Fire Safety - Public Assembly, every year
  • Fire Safety - Operational Permit, every year
  • Fire Safety - Hazardous Use / Occupancy, every year
  • Fire Safety - Mixed Use (Commercial and residential), every year
  • Fire Safety - Residential Rental, every year
  • Rental Registration - Required annually for all residential rental units
FORMS
Building Permit Application
Sign Permit
Sidewalk/Outdoor Café (Village Board Approval required first)
Complaint Form​
Residential Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector Affidavit
​Commercial Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector Affidavit
Filling, Grading & Excavation Permit
BP-1 Form
Rental Registration
​​Donation Drop-Off Bin Permit Application
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Village Approved Electrical Inspectors
Inspection List
All about Pools 
Ecode  http://www.ecode360.com/HA1129
Zoning map
NYS / ICC Uniform Codes 

Village Hall
1 Church Street
Harriman, NY 10926
Village Hall Hours
Monday through Friday
8am to 4pm
Except Holidays
Ph. 845-783-4421
Fax: 845-782-2016
Court Hours
Monday through Friday
10:00am to 3:00pm
Except Holidays
​Ph: 845-782-6853
Fax: 845-782-6032
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