Jeff Hattat
Code Enforcement Officer:
[email protected]

Cissy Hernandez
Land Use Administrator
Zoning Enforcement Officer
Deputy Code Enforcement Officer
Flood Plain Administrator

[email protected]

Phone: 518-794-8884
FAX: 518-794-9694

Please note that some applications require specific questionnaire-type attachments please see the list in the right-hand column of this page.  Hard Copies of all applications accompanied by the appropriate fees are required before a review may begin.  The Building Department requires one Hard Copy of the application and related documents (such as narrative, the scope of work, insurance forms, manuals, etc.) as well as two sets of stamped hard copy plans (when stamped plans are required).  One set of approved plans remains on file with the Department, while the second set is to remain available on-site at all time times until the project is completed.   Digital files are accepted as ‘ease of use’ but can not be printed by the Town to serve as the hard copy submission.

Applications and fees can be placed into the dropbox at the entrance of the Town Hall during ‘off hours’ or mailed to the Town.   The Building Department currently only accepts checks and cash (we discourage cash to be mailed or dropped into the dropbox).  Checks are made payable to the Town of New Lebanon.  The Towns Fee Schedule is linked in the right-hand column of the Building Department page or you may click on the Town’s Codes and Laws link on the top menu of the website to find it there as well.

Building Dept.  Application Instructions
Building Dept. Applications
New Commercial Tenant Form
NYS Unified Solar Permit Application
Special Events License (CEO)
Complaint Process & Form

REQ. APPLICATION ATTACHMENTS
Required-NYS-Insurance-Forms
Driveway Questionnaire
Home Occupations Questionnaire
Re-Roofing Questionnaire
Tents in excess of 400sf Questionnaire
Checklist for Removing and Disposal of Underground Tanks

APPLICATION FEES:
Town Fee Schedule 2/8/2022

Application Flow Chart

https://ecode360.com/5150163

Adopted April 9, 2024 –  Zoning District & Overlay pdf

(Assessments), Aerial/GIS maps/Tax Maps/Flood Plain & Wetland Overlays:  
https://columbia.sdgnys.com/disclaimer.aspx  

New York State Stretch Code, Adopted 2022
Asbestos Survey:  When are they required?
Carbon Monoxide (Residential)
Carbon Monoxide (Commercial)
Decks: Helpful info regarding wood decks
Manufactured Home Regulations
Sign Permits
Pool & Hot Tub Requirements
Electrical Info: Pool & Hotubs
Smoke Alarms
Thinking of Starting a Business?

https://www.ecode360.com/5150607

Signs are regulated by Chapter 205 Zoning; section 17 – Signs and Posters

Chapter 205 Zoning can be found here:  https://www.ecode360.com/5150607

A Zoning Permit is required for signs.  Please complete the Step 1 Zoning Review Verification Application found at the Building Department Application Link at the top right of this page.

With the application please include:

• A photograph/sketch/rendering of the sign with dimensions
• A brief narrative explaining if the sign is affixed to the building and/or free-standing and if pre-existing sign framework will be used to install the new sign.
• If the framework for a free-standing sign is brand new (not pre-existing) a plot plan (sketch of the location with distance measurements) may also be required.

Please see the Town’s fee schedule for Zoning Permit Fees.  Checks are made payable to the Town of New Lebanon.  Please see the main Building Department page for instructions on how to drop off or mail-in hard copy applications and fees.

Approved Electrical Inspectors

Need of a 911 address?  Visit:
Columbia County 911 Dispatchers Benevolent Association
Town Clean-up Day FAQ
Building Dept. News & Safety Tips
Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
Climate & Geographic Design Criteria

ALL applicants (Homeowners, General Contractors, Out of State Contractors, etc.) must provide a Workers’ Compensation Form. If you are uncertain which form is applicable please contact the building department.

Contractor Sole Proprietor Exemption (CE-200)