Code Enforcement

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 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.

1. (Online Portal: Permits & Planning) — Start a new request for building permits, renovations, demolitions, planning/zoning, etc.

2. (Help Improve Your Community) — Let us know about property maintenance or zoning issues so we can look into them.

3. (My Permit Tracker) — Easily check the status of your application or current permit, upload documents, or pay for your permit.

4. (Upload Property Documents) — For use by owners, contractors, or providers to submit compliance reports regarding fire/safety inspections.

5. (NYS Uniform and Energy Code) — 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