Building Department

Contact

Office Hours

317 Main Street, Suite 2017
East Rochester, New York 14445

For general questions please call the Building Department directly:

Jim Herko, Building Inspector

: (585) 385-3513 (O)
: jherko@eastrochester.org

Sarah Feely, Building Department Clerk

: (585) 381-5153 (O)
: sfeely@eastrochester.org

How do I get a Permit or C/O?

Submit Your Completed Applications:

In person or by mailing it to:

Building Department
Town/Village of East Rochester
317 Main Street, Suite 2017
East Rochester NY 14445

-OR-

Email to:
Sarah Feely
sfeely@eastrochester.org

Jim Herko
jherko@eastrochester.org

Building Permit Fee's* are only accepted in CASH or CHECK payment.

*Permit Fees vary per project. The Town / Village's 

Fee Schedule can be found here. >

Hiring A Contractor

Are you going to hire a contractor for your project?

If so, your contractor is required to provide us with proof of Liability & Workers' Compensation Insurance. If your contractor is a sole proprietor, who does not carry workers' comp, he/she may file for a CE-200 Exemption, from the State of New York.

There are many things to consider as part of your building project. When hiring a contractor, the New York State Office of the Attorney General has a variety of tips and recommendations. 

Read Hiring Contractors »

Is a Permit Required?

Click here to Download a Building Permit Application.

Certificate of Occupancy

C/O's on file do not transfer to new ownership when a 2+ Family residence is sold. A new C/O must be obtained in new owner's name upon deed transfer. 

You will also need a C/O if you are planning on renting out a residence (all sizes).

You can find a Certificate of Occupancy Application here. 

Once we receive the application, and cash or check payment of $100, we will call you to schedule a C/O Inspection.

Other Forms

The links below have additional applications for

Block Party
Chickens (Poulters License)
Homeowners Exemption (BP-1)
Outdoor Dining
Peddlers Permits (door to door sales)

All other forms

Zoning Board Applications

Zoning Board of appeals meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Click here for a Zoning Board Application. For more information on Meetings, Agendas, Deadlines, Minutes, etc. go to the Zoning Board of Appeals page.

Chairman

Barbara Marr

Members

Frank Barbero
David Dezio
Eric Schoenhardt
Tim Rountree
Devin Vosburgh
Mark Leepe