160 Charles Colman Blvd.

Pawling, NY 12564 (lower level)

THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT IS LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF PAWLING TOWN HALL

Everett White

Building Inspector

ewhite@pawling.org

Kenneth Clair, Jr.

Deputy Building Inspector

kclair@pawling.org

Mary Porcaro

Building Department Clerk

buildingdepartment@pawling.org

Administrative Hours

Monday-Friday

9:00a.m-3:00p.m.

Inspection Hours

Monday-Friday – By Appointment

10:00a.m.-3:00p.m.

(845) 855-3244 phone

(845) 855-0579 fax

BUILDING DEPARTMENT

Any plans submitted to the building department for review will need a full set of mechanical drawings

(heating, plumbing, and electrical).  This will apply to all commercial projects, new homes, and major

renovations.

The purpose of the Building Department in the Town of Pawling is to provide for a minimum level of protection from

the hazards of fire, inadequate building construction and improper maintenance in residential and non-residential

buildings through the enforcement of Local and State codes, rules and regulations.  Enforcement is enacted through 

the issuance of permits, notices and orders, performance of inspections and issuance of certificates.

BUILDING PERMITS

In the Town of Pawling, both State and Local codes require that no person or organization shall begin to excavate, 

construct, demolish or change the nature of the occupancy without having first applied for and obtained a permit.

You must get a building permit if you plan on making home improvements yourself or with the help of a contractor, 

architect, or construction worker.  Building permits ensure that you are in compliance with building codes that 

regulate the processess of demolition, renovation, installation, construction, enlargement, or other changes in the use

of the building.

If you wanted to make any structural changes to a building you would need a building permit.

When submitting your completed application for a building permit you will need to submit (2) sets of plans and 

1 electronic copy (blueprints of what you intend to do), a copy of a survey indicating how far from the property 

lines the construction is going to be, liability and workers compensation if you are hiring a contractor, or a sign off

sheet that is included in the application packet if you are doing the work yourself, and any other documentation for 

your project.  For example, septic approval from DEP/Health Department, driveway approvals whether it be a County,

State or Town road for a new single-family dwelling.

For additional information concerning building permits or code regulations, please contact the building department.