TOWN OF GREENPORT, NEW YORK


Code Enforcement Office & Building Department

Office Phone and Fax Number: 518-822-8420
Email: bi@townofgreenport.com

Address: 600 Town Hall Drive 

Hudson, New York 12534

Columbia County

STAFF AND HOURS


Code Enforcement Officers & Building Inspectors:

Department Head, Al Eldridge - Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 

James Dallas - Monday thru Wednesday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thomas Burrall - Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Lynne Opper - Monday and Wednesday 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Code Enforcement & Building Department Clerk:

Jennifer Pinkowski
Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.



Town Hall Building Hours (Doors Unlocked)

Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.



​ZONING  


The Town of Greenport does not have zoning. Please see our Planning Board section for guidelines on our Planning Board Review process.


​Planning Board Website Page
§ Local Law Chapter 101: Site Plan Review

NEW BUSINESS FORMS 

If you are looking to open a new business in an existing structure or simply make changes to an existing business or multi-family residential structure than you will need to submit one of the following forms to the Building Dept. to determine if a Site Plan Review will be required, prior to the submission of a building permit application. 

New Business in Existing Structure


Changes to Existing Business or Multi-Residential Structure





Cannabis Moratorium Resolution No. 46-2024

Extended 6 months by resolution of the Town Board

Resolution #25-2025  



DIG SAFE: Dig Safely New York

CALL 811 BEFORE YOU DIG
​http://www.digsafelynewyork.com

Fire Safety & Property Maintenance Inspections are required by New York State for all buildings which contain an area of public assembly, multiple dwellings, and all non-residential occupancies.

APPLICATIONS, FORMS, FEE SCHEDULES & GENERAL INFORMATION: 


All of our applications and forms can be printed from the list below. 

All initial applications must be submitted with payment. 

There will be no review of any application until payment is submitted.  

For follow-up documentation, we accept submissions via email, fax, walk-ins, USPS, 

Fed Ex, UPS, and carrier pigeon. Smoke signals are not accepted at this time. 

All documents should be of reasonable quality. We will not accept pictures of documents, or documents that are not complete and legible. Actual signatures are required, as well as a notary where stated. 


*If you already have a permit with us, please include the permit number in your correspondences. 

SIGN PERMIT & BILLBOARD RENEWAL APPLICATIONS 


Sign Permit Application 




​Billboard Renewal Application

Note:  New Billboards are prohibited in the Town of Greenport. 

            Annual renewals are required for existing billboards. 



    § Chapter 102: Signs and Billboards


Sign Ordinance - Condensed



Additional Forms Required with the Submission of a Sign Permit Application: 


Owner Authorization Form


Insurance Forms Required By NYS  


Third Party Electrical Inspection Agencies 


SOLAR PERMITS 

Expedited Solar Permit Process for Small-Scale, Roof-Mounted Photovoltaic Systems Only. 


NYS Unified Solar Permit Application 


Building Permit Application



      §Chapter 103: Solar Energy Systems



Additional Forms Required with the Submission of a SP Application:


Owner Authorization Form


Insurance Forms Required By NYS  


Home Owners Insurance Waiver 


Third Party Electrical Inspection Agencies

TITLE SEARCH REPORTS

Certificate of Occupancy Search, Title Search and Verification of Property Records Report


Title Search Submission Instructions


SHORT TERM RENTAL 

Short-term rentals are permitted to operate within the Town of Greenport when done so in accordance with Chapter 48 of the Greenport Town Code. You must be a resident of the Town of Greenport for at least 50 days per calendar year. Registrations must be renewed every 3 years. 


Short Term Rental Application


  § Chapter 48: Short Term Rentals



Affidavit of Residency


STR Fire Inspection Checklist 

PEDDLER, VENDOR AND SOLICITOR

Includes  any person who engages in merchandising any goods or services or who solicits contributions of goods or moneys by going from house to house or business to business or in any public place or by temporarily occupying a room, building or other premises.


Vendors & Peddlers Application


Fees:

One Day      $10.00

One Week    $20.00

One Month $50.00

One Year      $100.00

(Any license for over 30 days will be charged the One Year fee of $100.00)

TENT PERMIT (Building Permit)


Tent Permit Application 


VIOLATION REPORTING


Complaint Form 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

DOES A SHED REQUIRE A BUILDING PERMIT?

A permit is not required if the floor area of the shed is less than 144 square feet. However, any shed or structure must be built to compliance with the NYS Uniform Code. It is also prudent to be aware of the location of any municipal water and sewer pipes, wells, septic, etc. while determining the best location for a shed.

DOES A ROOF REPLACEMENT REQUIRE A BUILDING PERMIT?

Yes

DO I NEED A PERMIT FOR SIDING?

For siding ONLY,  no permit is required. 

DO I NEED A PERMIT TO REPLACE DECK BOARDS?

If you are replacing only the top boards of the decking, no permit is required. If you encounter structural components that must be replaced, a permit will be needed to ensure safety of the occupants. 

DO I NEED A BUILDING PERMIT FOR A FENCE?

A property fence up to 6 feet high does not require a permit.  However, if a fence is for a pool or a dumpster enclosure, a permit is required regardless of the height. 


Click here for more information on fence regulations

Click here for more information on pool fence regulations  

DO I NEED A BUILDING PERMIT TO REPLACE MY WINDOWS AND DOORS?

Yes.  All windows and exterior doors require a permit to ensure they meet the NYS Energy Code. 

You can contact our office with any questions. If you need to visit and your time is limited, feel free to call ahead and schedule an appointment. 

We are happy to help.