Town of Mount Hope

Building Department

The Building Department issues permits and enforces the zoning and local laws, ordinances, and building codes of the town. No building can be constructed or altered on any lot, plot, or premises until a Town of Mount Hope building permit authorizing the work has been issued. The Building Department requires that copies of plans, specifications, and other necessary information be filed with every permit application. BUILDING APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS: Links to Building Department Applications and Forms can be found by clicking on the Quick Links .

Permits & Applications

Building Department Forms

Access permit applications, affidavits, inspection-related forms, contractor lists, and other Building Department documents.

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Effective July 8, 2026

Building Department Public Hours

Public Hours

Monday – Friday

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Office Hours
AM 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
PM 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Field Inspection Hours
AM 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
PM 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Regular Inspections

Monday through Friday, except holidays

Please call at least 24 hours in advance to schedule an inspection.

Scheduling & Processing

Inspections & Reviews

01

Building Permit Plan Review

Please allow up to 30 business days for building permit plan review.

02

Certificate of Occupancy / Compliance Inspections

Please allow 30 business days after filing of all completed documents.

Important Notice

Municipal Search Requests

Municipal search requests will take approximately 2–4 weeks from the date of receipt to be completed.

Building Department

Contact Information

Building Inspector

Charles White

cwhite@townofmounthope.org
Code Enforcement Officer

Heidi Volpe

hvolpe@townofmounthope.org
Building Department Clerk

Deb Taylor

dtaylor@townofmounthope.org
Building Department

Town Hall

1706 Route 211 West
Otisville, NY 10963
845-386-9949