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.

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

• (Help Improve Our Neighborhood) — Let us know about property maintenance or zoning issues so we can look into them.

• (My Permit Tracker) — Easily check the status of your application or current permit or upload documents.

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