Town of Cornwall
Building Department

 

 

 

 

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Gary Vinson

Department Head

Building & Fire Inspector

Diane Hines
Asst. to Building Inspector
Rose Brady
Department Clerk
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.

Various forms, downloads, & resources from the Building Department, such as permit requirements & information for all structures, can be found under the Building Department Forms & Downloads webpage.

 

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Upcoming Events

Planning Board Work Session

Apr 17, 2025 1:30 PM — Apr 17, 2025 2:30 PM   
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    Apr 17, 2025 1:30 PM — Apr 17, 2025 2:30 PM

Zoning Board of Appeals

Apr 21, 2025 7:00 PM — Apr 21, 2025 8:00 PM   
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    Apr 21, 2025 7:00 PM — Apr 21, 2025 8:00 PM

Board of Ethics Meeting

Apr 22, 2025 6:00 PM — Apr 22, 2025 7:00 PM   
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    Apr 22, 2025 6:00 PM — Apr 22, 2025 7:00 PM

Town Board Meeting

Apr 22, 2025 7:00 PM — Apr 22, 2025 8:00 PM   
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    Apr 22, 2025 7:00 PM — Apr 22, 2025 8:00 PM

Planning Board Meeting

May 05, 2025 7:00 PM — May 05, 2025 8:00 PM   
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    May 05, 2025 7:00 PM — May 05, 2025 8:00 PM