Town of Cornwall
Building Department

 

 

 

 

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Gary Vinson

Department Head

Building & Fire Inspector
Rose Brady
Department Secretary
Abigail Maldonado
Asst. Building Inspector

Phone: (845) 534-9429
Fax: (845) 534-2178

183 Main Street
Cornwall, NY 12518

HOURS
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday - Friday

Welcome to the Building Department

Notice re: Pea Bridge Realty

Due to the website being unavailable for two days over the weekend, the written public comment period for the Pea Bridge Realty two-lot subdivision application has been extended by two additional days. 

Written public comments must be received by noon on Monday, September 21, 2026.

 

The Building Department administers and enforces the New York State Building Code, the Zoning Ordinance of the Town of Cornwall, and the code of the Town of Cornwall.

The Building Department is responsible for issuing building permits, conducting construction inspections, and investigating complaints.

  • Permit applications available online and at the Building Department
  • Field inspections are conducted between the hours of 9am - 12pm
  • Bonafide complaints must be signed and submitted in writing.


The Building Department is responsible for conducting annual fire safety inspections of all non-residential and commercial properties within the Town.

  • Fire Inspections are conducted between the hours of of 9am - 12pm.


The Town of Cornwall uses the MuniCollab portal for its building department application submission and review, as well as inspections and certificates.

Please visit the portal to submit an application or check on the status of a previously submitted application. 
Town of Cornwall MuniCollab Portal

 

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Upcoming Events

Planning Board Work Session

Sep 17, 2026 1:30 PM — Sep 17, 2026 3:30 PM   
  • Time
    Sep 17, 2026 1:30 PM — Sep 17, 2026 3:30 PM

CCAC Special Meeting - Village Hall

Sep 17, 2026 7:30 PM — Sep 17, 2026 9:30 PM   
Event details

the CCAC will hold a special meeting at 7:30pm on September 17th. the meeting will be held at Village Hall in Cornwall on Hudson.

  • Time
    Sep 17, 2026 7:30 PM — Sep 17, 2026 9:30 PM

Music in the Park - Rain Date

Sep 27, 2026 6:00 PM — Sep 27, 2026 8:00 PM   
  • Time
    Sep 27, 2026 6:00 PM — Sep 27, 2026 8:00 PM

Planning Board Meeting

Oct 05, 2026 7:00 PM — Oct 05, 2026 8:00 PM   
  • Time
    Oct 05, 2026 7:00 PM — Oct 05, 2026 8:00 PM

CCAC Meeting

Oct 06, 2026 7:00 PM — Oct 06, 2026 9:00 PM   
  • Time
    Oct 06, 2026 7:00 PM — Oct 06, 2026 9:00 PM