Building Permits in Wesley Hills, NY
Wesley Hills is an incorporated village within Ramapo and operates its own building department. All permits for work in Wesley Hills must come from the village — not from Ramapo town.
Building Department
Inspector: John Layne
Phone: 845-354-0400 ext. 105
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00am–4:00pm (Inspector available Tues & Thurs at Village Hall)
Address: 432 Route 306, Wesley Hills, NY 10952
Wesley Hills has an active building department with extensive forms and ZBA/Planning Board functions.
Permit Application Forms
Building Permit Application (General)
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General building permit application for Wesley Hills
Accessory Building/Structure Permit Application
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For accessory structures such as sheds and detached garages
Major Addition Permit Application
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For major home additions
Minor Addition Permit Application
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For minor additions
New Dwelling Permit Application
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For new home construction
Demolition Permit Application
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For demolition of structures
Zoning Board of Appeals Application
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Application for ZBA variance or appeal
Fee Schedule
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Wesley Hills village fee schedule
How It Works in Wesley Hills
- Inspector: John Layne ([email protected], ext. 105)
- Inspector available at Village Hall Tuesdays and Thursdays only
- Extensive set of type-specific permit applications — use the correct form for your project type
- Online permit submission available at civicgov4.com/ny_wesleyhills/portal/
- ZBA and Planning Board both active — contact village for hearing schedules
- Zoning code: ecode360.com/WE3180
- Wesley Hills has its own building department, separate from Town of Ramapo
Common Questions
I live in Wesley Hills — do I use the village or Town of Ramapo for building permits?
Use the Wesley Hills Building Department at 432 Route 306, 845-354-0400 ext. 105. Contact Inspector John Layne at [email protected]. Wesley Hills is an incorporated village — the Town of Ramapo does not handle permits for village residents.
Does Wesley Hills have a Planning Board or ZBA?
Yes. Wesley Hills has both a Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) and a Planning Board. Applications are available on the village website at wesleyhills.org. Contact the village at 845-354-0400 for meeting schedules and application requirements if your project requires board review.
Can I submit a Wesley Hills permit application online?
Yes. Wesley Hills offers online permit submission through civicgov4.com/ny_wesleyhills/portal/. Inspector John Layne is available at Village Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays for in-person assistance. Call 845-354-0400 ext. 105 or email [email protected] with questions.
Also Useful
Zoning Code
All Rockland County permits
Wesley Hills town guide
Find a licensed contractor
2026 Election Guide — Wesley Hills
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.