Building Permit Application

**IF STARTING A PROJECT WHETHER SMALL/LARGE, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR CALL BEFORE YOU BEGIN, A BUILDING PERMIT MAY BE REQUIRED *

In New York State you MUST get a building permit for any project that involves construction, demolition, electrical work (this includes in-ground and above ground pools), plumbing work, carpentry, or the installation of a gas/oil heating unit.

 

Town of Camden Building Permit Fee Schedule

Amended by Resolution of the Town Board on September 8, 2025

 

Section A: Standard Permit Fees

Permit Type

Fee

Basic Building Permit

Decks, Porches, Garages, Pole Barns, Woodstoves, Fireplaces, Storage Sheds (145-600 sq ft)

$50.00

$.15 per sq ft -Attached/Detached garages, pole barns or storage sheds 601 sq ft or more

Additions & Alterations

$80.00 (Habitable) plus $.15 sq ft over 600 sq ft / $60.00 (Non-Habitable) plus $.10 sq ft over 600 sq ft

New Residential Dwelling / Modular

New Multi-Family (3 or more units)

$150.00 plus $.10 sq ft over 1500 sq ft plus Garage fee $150 per unit

Single Family Conversion

$150.00 per unit plus $.10 sq ft over 1500 sq ft (Change of Occupancy Applies)

Manufactured Home

$100.00 (Single) / $150 (Double) plus $.10 sq ft over 1500 sq ft

New Commercial Construction

Minimum $300.00 or $.20 sq ft.

 

Commercial Additions

$0.20 per sq ft (Minimum $200.00)

Commercial Accessory Structures

$0.20 per sq ft (Minimum $150.00)

Commercial Conversions/Alterations

$0.20 per sq ft (Minimum $200.00)

Permit Renewals

Same cost as original permit (expires within 1-year)

Septic Systems (with engineered stamped drawings)

$50.00

Private Residential Solar System (design required)

$75.00

Swimming Pools

$60.00 (Above Ground), w/deck up to 150 sq $100.00 (In-ground), provide NYS Regulations

Demolition Permit

$25.00 (Asbestos Evaluation Required and Abatement Report required)

Sign Permit (Municipal Law requirements available in Codes Office)

$25.00

Communication Towers (drawings & engineered calculations required)

$3.00 per vertical foot (new or upgrading current)

 

Section B: Penalty for Construction Without a Permit

Pursuant to Town Board Resolution, any person, contractor, or entity found to be constructing, altering, placing, or installing any structure or system listed above without first obtaining a valid building permit shall be subject to the following penalty:

  • Penalty Fee: Double the standard permit fee applicable to the project type and square footage.
  • Retroactive Application: This penalty shall apply retroactively to the date construction commenced.
  • Additional Enforcement: Penalties shall be assessed in addition to any other enforcement actions authorized under Town Law or the New York State Uniform Building and Fire Prevention Code.

Section C: Enforcement Authority

The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to investigate suspected violations and assess penalties in accordance with this resolution. Appeals may be submitted in writing to the Town Board within thirty (30) days of penalty issuance.

Section D: Effective Date

This amended fee schedule, and resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption and shall apply to all construction activities initiated on or after that date.