Tuckahoe Village Departments


Building Department

Bill Williams, Building Inspector for the Village of Tuckahoe
bwilliams@tuckahoe-ny.com
Michael Seminara, Code Enforcement Officer
Mary Ann McCann, Administrative Assistant
Phone (914) 961-8148
2nd floor, Room #200
Village Hall
65 Main Street

The Building Department is responsible for the enforcement of the NYS Fire Prevention and Building Code, the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tuckahoe, and the Village of Tuckahoe Zoning Code.

The Building Department issues permits for Building and Alterations, and conducts inspections.

Building Department Hours are Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Appointments to meet with the Building Inspector must be made by phone at (914) 961-8148 or in person.

Schedule of Feesarrow
Download a Building Permit Application formarrow
Application Permit to perform work on Village property for sidewalks, streets, curbs, etc.
Revised Sign Lawarrow
 Information to be Submitted With Your Building Permit, Electrical and Plumbing Applications arrow
Annual Report arrow
Comprehensive Plan / Master Plan arrow
Sign and Awning Board Meeting Schedule for 2013 Agenda for Next Sign and Awning Board Meeting arrow

How do you know if you need a permit?

(a) Building permits required. Except as otherwise provided in Subsection (b) of this section, a building permit shall be required for any work which must conform to the Uniform Code and/or the Energy Code, including, but not limited to, the construction, enlargement, alteration, improvement, removal, relocation or demolition of any building or structure or any portion thereof, and the installation of a solid-fuel-burning heating appliance, chimney or flue in any dwelling unit. No person shall commence any work for which a building permit is required without first having obtained a building permit from the Code Enforcement Officer.
(b) Exemptions. No building permit shall be required for work in any of the following categories:
  1. Installation of swings and other playground equipment associated with a one- or two-family dwelling or multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses);
  2. Installation of window awnings supported by an exterior wall of a one- or two-family dwelling or multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses);
  3. Installation of partitions or movable cases less than five feet nine inches in height;
  4. Painting, wallpapering, tiling, carpeting, or other similar finish work;
  5. Window replacement, existing driveway and walkway replacement;
  6. Replacement of gutters and leaders.

(c) Exemption not deemed authorization to perform noncompliant work. The exemption from the requirement to obtain a building permit for work in any category set forth in Subsection (b) of this section shall not be deemed an authorization for work to be performed in violation of the Uniform Code or the Energy Code.

ยง101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.