Village of Depew

Building Department

Tony Fischione, Code Enforcement Officer

Matt Fischione, Code Enforcement Officer

Office Location: 85 Manitou Street
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM—4:30 PM
Telephone: (716) 683-1400
Fax Number: (716) 683-3538

BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION

Building permits are required for as per Title 19 (NYCRR) Part 1203 Uniform Code. A building permit shall be required for any work which must conform to the Uniform Code and/or the Energy Code, including, but not limited to, the construction, enlargement, alternation, improvement, removal, relocation or demolition of any building or structure, or any portion thereof, and the installation of a solid-furl-burning heating appliance, chimeny or flue in any dwelling unit. No person shall commence any work for which a building permit is required without first having obtained a building permit from Code Enforcement Officer. Permits are also required for some additional items. Please check with the Building Dept Office (716-683-1400) for information on items requiring a permit.

Please secure your building permit prior to beginning any work as a double permit fee will be charged for a permit requested after the work has been started or completed.

Services Offered:

Residential and Commercial Building Inspection and Plumbing Inspection
Information on building permits for building, remodeling, fences, swimming pools, storage sheds, signs (all types), decks and porches
Village code enforcement
Liaison to Zoning Board and Planning Board
Flood Plain Development

Building Dept Fees; Construction Cost Schedule Fees; Plumbing Fees

Do I need a license to do plumbing in the village? Yes. All plumbers need to be licensed by the village.

Why do I need to get a permit? The permit process allows the village to assist you in making sure that your project meets all New York State and Village of Depew Building Codes. This prevents problems before rather than after you complete the project.

How far in advance do I need to schedule an appointment for an inspection? 24 hours in advance.

I work during the day. Can they do an inspection in the evening? Arrangements can be made for inspections outside of normal business hours.

Building Department - Please apply here for matters pertaining to Zoning & Planning Board.

Zoning Board – Meeting 1st & 3rd Monday at 7 p.m. All variance applications must be turned in three weeks prior to the scheduled meeting date.

Planning Board – Meeting 1st Thursday at 7:00 p.m. All planning board applications must be turned in three weeks prior to the scheduled meeting date.