Building Permits in Spring Valley, NY

Spring Valley is an incorporated village within Ramapo and operates its own building department. All permits for work in Spring Valley must come from the village — not from Ramapo town.

Building Department

Phone: 845-352-1100 ext. 180

Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm

Address: 200 N. Main Street, Spring Valley, NY 10977

Spring Valley processes permits through the Rockland County Buildings & Codes department — applications submitted via rocklandcountyny.gov/departments/buildings-codes.

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Permit Application Forms

Building Permit Application

Village of Spring Valley building permit application

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Planning Board Application (2024)

Application for Planning Board review

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Zoning Board Application (2025)

Application for Zoning Board of Appeals review

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How It Works in Spring Valley

Contact: Johanne Cadet at ext. 180, 845-352-1100
IMPORTANT: Spring Valley routes some building permit processing through Rockland County Buildings & Codes — call to confirm current process before applying
High-density village with many older multi-family properties
Spring Valley has its own building department separate from the Town of Ramapo
Zoning code available at ecode360.com/SP1480

Common Questions

How do I get a building permit in Spring Valley?

Start by downloading the Building Permit Application from villagespringvalley.org/departments/Building. Spring Valley routes some permit processing through Rockland County Buildings & Codes — call 845-352-1100 ext. 180 and ask for Johanne Cadet to confirm the current submission process before you apply.

I live in Spring Valley — do I use the village or Town of Ramapo?

Spring Valley is an incorporated village with its own building department. Contact the village at 845-352-1100, not the Town of Ramapo. The same applies to other villages within Ramapo — each has its own department.

Does Spring Valley have a Planning Board and ZBA?

Yes. Spring Valley has both a Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. Applications are available at villagespringvalley.org/departments/Building. Call 845-352-1100 for meeting schedules and guidance on whether your project requires board review.

Also Useful

Planning Board Zoning Board of Appeals Zoning Code All Rockland County permits Spring Valley town guide Find a licensed contractor 2026 Election Guide — Spring Valley

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.