Building Permits in Upper Nyack, NY

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

Building Department

Inspector: Michael Nolan

Phone: 845-358-0084

Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00am–12:00pm (noon) only

Address: 328 N. Broadway, Upper Nyack, NY 10960

Very limited office hours — 9am to noon only. Call ahead before visiting. Upper Nyack updated its zoning code in 2022.

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Permit Application Forms

Building Permit Application — Fence, Shed, Deck

Permit application for fences, sheds under 120 sq ft, and decks under 200 sq ft (updated August 2024)

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Building Permit Application — Solar Panels

Solar panel installation permit application

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Fee Schedule (2022–23)

Upper Nyack schedule of fees — verify current fees with building dept

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How It Works in Upper Nyack

Limited office hours: Monday–Friday 9:00am to noon ONLY — plan accordingly
Inspector: Michael Nolan; Phone: 845-358-0084
Upper Nyack uses a cost-based fee structure: approximately 1% of construction cost
Fence/shed/deck permit application is a specific form (updated Aug 2024) — not a generic building permit
Village is within the Town of Clarkstown; do not contact Clarkstown for your permits
Zoning code and all laws available at uppernyack-ny.us/upper-nyack-general-code-and-zoning-laws

Common Questions

What are Upper Nyack's building department office hours?

The Upper Nyack Building Department is open Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm (noon) only. Inspector Michael Nolan is available during those hours. Call 845-358-0084 before visiting — for questions or quick answers, a call is often faster than a trip to Village Hall.

Do I need a special form for a deck or shed permit in Upper Nyack?

Yes. Upper Nyack has a dedicated 'Fence, Shed, Deck' permit application form (updated August 2024) for fences, sheds under 120 square feet, and decks under 200 square feet. Download it from uppernyack-ny.us/building-department. Larger projects require a different application — call 845-358-0084 to confirm which form you need.

I live in Upper Nyack — do I contact Clarkstown or Upper Nyack for my building permit?

Upper Nyack is an incorporated village with its own building department. Contact Upper Nyack directly at 845-358-0084 or visit uppernyack-ny.us/building-department. The Town of Clarkstown does not handle permits for village residents.

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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.