The Town of Ossining Building Department has jurisdiction only in the Unincorporated Area of Ossining (outside the village limits). You must obtain an Application for Building Permit for any new construction or alteration to any existing structure or residence (including swimming pools, decks, sheds and signs) on your property.

Important Reference Documents:
Building Permit FAQ
Swimming Pool FAQ
NYS Law - Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors

Construction that does not comply with the Town's Ordinance requires an application for a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Subdivisions and Site Plans require approval from the Town Planning Board.

Please visit the Building Department's Schedule of Fees page for more information on permit fees. The following Permits may be obtained at the Building Department or, if available, at the online Applications & Publications page.

• Planning Board Application
• Planning Board Policies
• Planning Board Schedule of Fees
• Planning Board 2010 Calendar
• Planning Board Meeting & Submission Dates
• Zoning Board Application



• Accessory Apartment Permit
• Building Permit
• Electrical Permit
• Plumbing Permit
• Pool Fence Permit
• Tree Removal Permit



• Demolition Permit - apply in person
• Blasting Permit - apply in person

Ossining Town Zoning Map - 33"x24" PDF - 339KB
Revised through November 1997, by Frederick P. Clark Associates, Inc.

If the office can be of any assistance to you, please feel free to call 762-8419.

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