2/11/2026
Scam Alert:
We have been made aware of a nationwide scam targeting Planning & Zoning Board applicants. Fraudulent invoices are being sent requesting payment for fake application approval fees. Scammers are obtaining applicant contact information -email addresses, phone numbers, and mailing addresses from publicly available documents posted on municipal websites—then sending fake invoices asking for payment via wire transfer.
Please be advised that the Town of Cornwall will never request payment by a wire transfer.
If you receive any suspicious invoice or payment request, do not respond. Please contact our office directly to verify.
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.
Various forms, downloads, & resources from the Building Department, such as permit requirements & information for all structures, can be found under the Building Department Forms & Downloads webpage.