Town of Cornwall
Building Department

 

 

 

 

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Gary Vinson

Department Head

Building & Fire Inspector
Rose Brady
Department Secretary
Abigail Maldonado
Asst. Building Inspector

Phone: (845) 534-9429
Fax: (845) 534-2178

183 Main Street
Cornwall, NY 12518

HOURS
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday - Friday

Welcome to the Building Department

The Building Department administers and enforces the New York State Building Code, the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Cornwall, and the code of the Town of Cornwall.

The Building Department is responsible for issuing building permits, conducting construction inspections, and investigating complaints.

  • Permit applications available online and at the Building Department
  • Field inspections are conducted between the hours of 9am - 12pm
  • Bonafide complaints must be signed and submitted in writing.


The Building Department is responsible for conducting annual fire safety inspections of all non-residential and commercial properties within the Town.

  • Fire Inspections are conducted between the hours of of 9am - 12pm.


The Town of Cornwall uses the MuniCollab portal for its building department application submission and review, as well as inspections and certificates.

Please visit the portal to submit an application or check on the status of a previously submitted application. 
Town of Cornwall MuniCollab Portal

 

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Upcoming Events

Town Board Special Meeting

Aug 11, 2026 9:00 AM — Aug 11, 2026 10:00 AM   
Event details

TOWN OF CORNWALL NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

 

            PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Cornwall will be held on Tuesday August 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at Cornwall, Town Hall, 183 Main Street, Cornwall, New York.  The purpose of this special meeting will be to: i) enter into executive session pursuant to Public Officers Law Section 105(1)(f) to discuss the employment history of a particular person and matters leading to the reappointment and continued employment of said person.  No other business of the Board will be conducted other than the potential approval of an employment contract for said person.  No public comment will be taken at said special meeting.

            The Town of Cornwall will make every effort to assure that the special meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities.  Anyone requiring special assistance and/or reasonable accommodations should contact the Town Clerk at 845-534-9100.

 

            BY ORDER OF THE SUPERVISOR OF THE TOWN OF CORNWALL

 

Dated: August 7, 2026                                  

                   

                                                                        Jennifer McCormick, Town Clerk

                                                                        Town of Cornwall

  • Time
    Aug 11, 2026 9:00 AM — Aug 11, 2026 10:00 AM

Town Board Work Session

Aug 11, 2026 7:00 PM — Aug 11, 2026 8:00 PM   
  • Time
    Aug 11, 2026 7:00 PM — Aug 11, 2026 8:00 PM

Music in the Park

Aug 16, 2026 6:00 PM — Aug 16, 2026 8:00 PM   
  • Time
    Aug 16, 2026 6:00 PM — Aug 16, 2026 8:00 PM

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

Aug 17, 2026 7:00 PM — Aug 17, 2026 8:00 PM   
  • Time
    Aug 17, 2026 7:00 PM — Aug 17, 2026 8:00 PM

Planning Board Work Session

Aug 20, 2026 1:30 PM — Aug 20, 2026 3:30 PM   
  • Time
    Aug 20, 2026 1:30 PM — Aug 20, 2026 3:30 PM