Building Permits in Chestnut Ridge, NY
Chestnut Ridge is an incorporated village within Ramapo and operates its own building department. All permits for work in Chestnut Ridge must come from the village — not from Ramapo town.
Building Department
Inspector: Alfred Fusco III
Phone: 845-425-8283
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00am–3:30pm (no applications accepted after 3:30pm)
Address: 277 South Main Street, Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977
Appointments are required for all building department visits. No permit applications accepted after 3:30pm. Plan accordingly.
Permit Application Forms
Building Permit Application (2025)
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Current 2025 building permit application
Village Fee Schedule (April 2025)
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Adopted April 2025 — current fee schedule for all permit types
Affidavit of Ownership
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Required with building permit application
Certificate of Use Application
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Application for Certificate of Use
Planning Board Application (2024)
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Application for Planning Board review
Zoning Board of Appeals Application (2024)
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Application for ZBA variance or appeal
Affidavit of Final Cost of Construction
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Required at project completion
How It Works in Chestnut Ridge
- Inspector: Alfred Fusco III
- IMPORTANT: Appointments required — call 845-425-8283 or email [email protected] before visiting
- No permit applications accepted after 3:30pm
- Fee schedule adopted April 9, 2025 — current and available online
- Building permit fees: $200 for first $1,000 of new construction; $11 per additional $1,000; Certificate of Occupancy: $100
- Chestnut Ridge has its own building department, separate from Town of Ramapo
- Zoning code: ecode360.com/CH3561
Common Questions
Do I need an appointment to visit the Chestnut Ridge Building Department?
Yes. Appointments are required. Call 845-425-8283 or email [email protected] before visiting. Also note that no permit applications are accepted after 3:30pm, so plan your visit for before mid-afternoon.
I live in Chestnut Ridge — do I use the village or Town of Ramapo for permits?
Use the Chestnut Ridge Building Department at 277 South Main Street, 845-425-8283. Chestnut Ridge is an incorporated village — the Town of Ramapo does not handle village permits.
How much does a building permit cost in Chestnut Ridge?
Chestnut Ridge adopted a new fee schedule in April 2025. For new one- and two-family dwellings: $200 for the first $1,000 of construction value, then $11 per additional $1,000. Certificate of Occupancy costs $100. The full fee schedule is available at chestnutridgevillage.org/documents/. Contact [email protected] to confirm fees for your specific project.
Also Useful
Zoning Code
All Rockland County permits
Chestnut Ridge town guide
Find a licensed contractor
2026 Election Guide — Chestnut Ridge
This guide summarizes publicly available information. Requirements, fees, and procedures change — always verify current information with the building department before starting a project. This is not legal advice.