Code Enforcement

Building a Better Community Together

Our Building and Zoning team is dedicated to supporting your project and keeping our neighborhood safe. To ensure we can give your project the attention it deserves, please reach out via the Contact Code Enforcement section at the bottom of this page or call ahead for an appointment.

How We Can Help You
Contact our office for assistance with the following:

• Permits: Building Permit applications, required inspections, etc.
• Zoning & Usage: Special Use Permits, Change of Use requests, Official Street Address issuance, etc.
• Compliance: Reporting suspected zoning violations and code issues.
• Appeals & Variances: Navigating appeals of a CEO determination or applying for Area/Use Variances through the Zoning Board of Appeals.
• Board Applications: Coordinating submissions for the Planning Board (Subdivisions, Site Plans, Special Use Permits, etc.).

Our Commitment to Safety
Beyond permits, our office works behind the scenes to keep the Town of Hopewell safe by:

• Conducting Fire & Safety inspections.
• Managing local Floodplain safety regulations
• Applying the New York State Uniform Codes and Energy Code to all local projects.

Resident Resource Center

1. (Online Portal: Permits & Planning) (opens in new tab) — Start a new request for building permits, renovations, demolitions, planning/zoning, etc.
2. (Help Improve Your Community) (opens in new tab) — Let us know about property maintenance or zoning issues so we can look into them.
3. (My Permit Tracker) (opens in new tab) — Easily check the status of your application or current permit, upload documents, or pay for your permit.
4. (Upload Property Documents) (opens in new tab) — For use by owners, contractors, or providers to submit compliance reports regarding fire/safety inspections.
5. (NYS Uniform and Energy Code) (opens in new tab) — Curious about the new 2025 New York State Codes that went into effect 12/31/25?
6. (DEC freshwater wetlands regulations) - NYSDEC Freshwater Wetlands regulations apply to any project impacting Previously Mapped Wetlands or wetlands 12.4+ acres in size, regardless of location