PERMITS
The Town of Monroe uses the permitting platform GovWell for all building permit applications. Please use the link below to access the GovWell platform. First time users will be prompted to create an account in order to submit applications. Please utilize the help features within GovWell for other general software navigation/help.

GovWell Permitting Software
Permitting Software

https://app.govwell.com/monroe 

Building Department

The Building Department is responsible for the administration ofthe NYS Building Code, NYS Fire Prevention Code, and the NYS Energy Code, the Planning and Zoning regulations, the Federal Flood Plain Regulations and various other local laws assigned to the Building Inspector for administration and enforcement by the Town Board. The Building Department secretary schedules building construction inspections, receives complaints concerning all areas of code administration, maintains records and collects fees for any operation that require fee collection for permits. The inspectors review permits for code conformance, inspect new construction, make fire code inspections, inspect for code enforcement problems, prepare reports, and meet with individuals concerning any code matters.


FORMS

Affidavit of Ownership for Acc Apt  (Updated 12-1-2021)
Affidavit of Compliance of Smoke Alarm & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Installation
Building Permit Application 
Complaint Form 
Deck Construction Guidelines 2015 Code
Approved Electrical Inspection Agencies 
Inspection List 
Municipal Search Request  (Updated 1/10/2023)
Certificate of Exemption (How to Obtain)
Building/Zoning Setbacks
Climate Geographic Design Criteria TABLE (8x14) 
Land Use Determination Form 
Requirements for Swimming Pools Contained Bldg Code (Uniform Code)
Sample Finished Basement Plans
Tree Removal-Replacement Application
Energy Code 3rd Party Testing 
Entity Disclosure Form
Summer Dwelling Conversion Requirements 
Permits Required 
Short-Term Rental Application 
Residential Rental Registration Permit Application 
Operating Permit Application
Schedule of District Regulations
Cross Connection Permit
Affidavit of Final Cost of Construction
Carbon Monoxide Detection Laws
Residential Smoke Alarms


LINKS


Town Code Online

NYS Division of Building Standards and Codes (BSC)

ICC CODES

Zoning Map

GovWell