Town of Amherst, New York - Government Departments

Government

Municipal Building
5583 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221

General Information
716.631.7000

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Building Department

Amherst Municipal Building

Contact Information

Building Department
	Building Department


	Building Maintenance


	Electrical


	Fire Safety


	Plumbing

Flood Protection
	Flood Protection Information

Forms and Publications
	Fire Safety


	General Information


	Non-Residential


	Residential


	Zoning

Foundation Information
	Foundation Study


	Soils and Foundations

Online Ordinances
	Online Town Code & Zoning Ordinance

Miscellaneous
	Annual Activity Summary Report


	Building Permits Report


	USDA Web Soil Survey


	2007 New York State Codes

General Information Forms and Publications

	Permit fees
	Information about abandoned vehicles
	Information on the Building Department, it’s organization, history and services provided
	Homeowners statement that they are performing work so that the workers compensation insurance requirement is complied with
	Application for a Certificate of Compliance
	Application for a Certificate of Occupancy
	Information on requirements for concrete testing
	Application form used by registered contractors to participate in the “quick permit process”
	Information to assist applicants for demolition permits
	Information on fences and clear vision on corners
	Form used by home builders when applying for permits to show venting information for gas appliances
	Information for applicants for home standby generators
	General permit application form
	General information on applying for a permit
	Specialized form for applying for roofing or siding permits
	A copy of the portion of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to signs
	Application for a tree removal permit
	Information on Workers Compensation Insurance requirements for permit applicants