Building Department Information

Current Building Fee Schedule

For a list of the current fees associated with the City's Building Department please view the  building fee schedule.  /DocumentCenter/View/4122/Master-Fee-Schedule

Notice to Permit Holders

Applications and Information

You can pull permits in person at City Hall or Online (Online Permit Instructions below) 

• Building Permit Application
• Demolition Permit Information
• Electrical Permit Application
• Irrigation Meter Application
• Mechanical Permit Application
• Mechanical Fire Suppression Permit Application
• Plumbing Permit Application ( Do not use for OUTSIDE Plumbing Work - See DPW Permit Application)
• DPW Permit Application (Right of Way, Water, Sewer, Sidewalk, Telecommunication, Demolition)
• Sign Permits
• Site Plan Procedures Guide
• Zoning Board of Appeals Application
• Zoning Compliance Permit Application (Fences and Sheds, Freestanding Generator) Fees for these permits are $110.00.  An Additional $15.00 will be required if license registration is needed.
• Deck Guidelines 

Online Permit Instructions 

Direct Link to Rochester BSA Homepage

Contractor Account Creation

Apply for Online Permits

Apply for Online Permits (Contractors)

Schedule Inspection

Schedule Inspection (Contractors)