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Roofing / Siding Permits
Please be advised that all Roofing / Siding projects require a completed Amherst Building Department Permit Application. Requirements for submitting a Roofing or Siding Permit Application are found below. Requirements vary based upon whether the work is performed by the Homeowner or by a Registered Contractor.
The Town of Amherst recommends using our Online Permit Application portal (Amherst Permits, Inspections & Inquiries). In person applications may require an appointment and result in delays in the application process.
- Roofing
- Residential - $75.00
- Commercial - $0.10/Square Foot with a minimum fee of $150.00
- Siding
- Residential - $50.00
- Commercial - $0.05/Square Foot with a minimum fee of $150.00
- CE-200 Insurance Exemption Form
The Homeowner must provide a completed CE-200 insurance exemption form requested from New York State with the Amherst Building Permit Application. Please review the Certificate of Attestation of Exemption (CE-200) Guide for information about how to apply for a CE-200 Exemption Form. New York State will provide a CE-200 certificate upon approval. It is recommended that the Homeowner apply for and receive the CE-200 certificate prior to applying for a Roofing or Siding Building Permit. - Completed Roofing / Siding Permit Application Form
The Homeowner must complete an Amherst Building Department Roofing / Siding Permit Application. The online form allows the Homeowner to electronically complete this application and download the completed form (in PDF format). A printable application is also available. - Submission process
If you have received your CE-200 Exemption Form and completed the Roofing/Siding Permit Application Form, you are ready to proceed to the Town of Amherst Online Permit Submission Portal. This online portal requires a registered user account. You may also choose to apply by mail or in person (please see instructions below).
To apply online:- If you have not registered, please proceed to the online portal user registration page. The registration process and email confirmation can be accomplished in a few minutes. Once you have received your user account confirmation via email, you may proceed to the online portal login page.
- If you have already registered, please proceed to the online portal login page.
- When you reach the application page, you must attach the completed application in the attachments section.
To apply by mail or in person:- If you choose to apply by mail or in person, you must include a CE-200 Insurance Exemption Form and a completed Roofing / Siding Permit Application Form. As noted above, in person applications may require an appointment and result in delays in the application process.
- You must be on file as a Registered Contractor with the Town of Amherst.
- If you are NOT a Registered Contractor (on file with the Town of Amherst Building Department), you must fill out and have notarized the Town of Amherst Home Improvement Contractor Registration Form. Completed forms must be returned to the Amherst Building Department, 5583 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221.
- List of Registered Home Improvement Contractors
- If you are a Registered Contractor with the Town of Amherst, you must have current insurance certificates on file with the Town of Amherst Building Department. These include:
- Workers Compensation (Form C105.2 only)
- Disability (Form DB120.1 only)
- If you are exempt from Workers’ Compensation and/or Disability Insurance, you must provide a CE-200 Insurance Exemption Form with each permit application. Please review the Certificate of Attestation of Exemption (CE-200) Guide for information about how to apply for a CE-200 Exemption Form. New York State will provide a CE-200 certificate upon approval. It is recommended that the Registered Contractor apply for and receive the CE-200 certificate prior to applying for a Roofing / Siding Building Permit.
- Completed Roofing / Siding Permit Application Form
The Registered Contractor must complete an Amherst Building Department Roofing / Siding Permit Application. The online form allows the Registered Contractor to electronically complete this application and download the completed form (in PDF format). A printable application is also available. - Submission process
If you have received your CE-200 Exemption Form or have insurances on file with the Town of Amherst, (C105.2 and DB120.1) and completed the Roofing/Siding Permit Application Form, you are ready to proceed to the Town of Amherst Permit Submission Portal. This portal requires a registered user account. You may also choose to apply by mail or in person (please see instructions below).
To apply online:- If you have not registered, please proceed to the online portal user registration page. The registration process and email confirmation can be accomplished in a few minutes. Once you have received your user account confirmation via email, you may proceed to the online portal login page.
- If you have already registered, please proceed to the online portal login page.
- When you reach the application page, you must attach the completed application in the attachments section.
To apply by mail or in person:- If you choose to apply by mail or in person, you must include a CE-200 Insurance Exemption Form and a completed Roofing / Siding Permit Application Form. As noted above, in person applications may require an appointment and result in delays in the application process.
If you are unsure what insurance forms you currently have on file with the Town please contact the Building Department at (716) 631-7080.