The Building department administers and enforces building regulations. We are responsible for zoning approval, building permits, certificate of occupancy, certificate of compliance, zoning enforcement, variances and other zoning related issues. We are also responsible for ordinance enforcement including construction codes and property maintenance codes.
Effective immediately NYS requires a workers comp exemption prior to the issuance of a building permit for homeowners not hiring a contractor. Visit New York State Business Express to obtain your certificate.
For information about the Fire Services Division, visit the Fire Services page.
If you need property information such as location, dimensions, and other information pertaining to a parcel of land subject to property taxes, visit the Town of Colonie GIS or the Albany County GIS Interactive Mapping for a downloadable pdf copy of the tax map.
We created a number of guides to help you through the permitting process.
How to obtain a residential building permit
This permit is for residential projects.
How to obtain a commercial building and zoning permit
This permit is for commercial and business projects.
How to obtain a residential / commercial demolition permit
This permit is for demolition projects.
How to obtain a sign permit
You will need this permit for all sign requests.
Information on appeals and special exception signs permits
If your sign permit was denied because it didn't comply with the Town of Colonie Sign Law.
Information and procedures for variances and special use permits
If your permit was denied and you need to file an appeal with the Zoning Board of Appeals.
How to obtain a residential pool permit
This permit allows you to build a pool on your property.
How to Submit a Zoning Conformance Request Letter
To identify current legal uses on a particular property based on the current zoning.
Smoke & Carbon monoxide detector requirements
It is needed for any and all interior renovations, alterations and/or additions to a residential dwelling.
Residential Fee Schedule
Commercial Fee Schedule
Building and Zoning Permit (Commercial)
Commercial Zoning Verification
Commercial / Residential Zoning Verification - Subdivision/Merger
Building / Zoning Permit Application (residential)
Zoning and Land use - Table of Permitted Uses
Zoning and Land use - Dimensional Table
Demolition Permit Procedures
Billboard Permit Application
Sign Permit Application
Other forms and applications