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All Permit Applications submitted on, or after December 31, 2025 shall meet the requirements of the 2025 New York State Uniform Code.
The amended and updated edition of the Uniform Code incorporate, by reference, the following publications: Effective Date – December 31, 2025
2025 Residential Code of New York State
2025 Building Code of New York State
2025 Plumbing Code of New York State
2025 Mechanical Code of New York State
2025 Fuel Gas Code of New York State
2025 Fire Code of New York State
2025 Property Maintenance Code of New York State
2025 Existing Building Code of New York State
2025 Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State
Clicking the links below will take you to the Town of Brighton’s online permit application portal, OpenGov. Make sure to scroll through and review the entire list before selecting the permit application for your project. Also scroll down, below the list of permits, for additional information on the application process.
Section 1 - Permits for commercial building construction
This permit is for any work that you are performing on a commercial or multifamily building. If your project does not fit into any of these categories, or you are unsure what permit to apply for, please contact the Building and Planning Department at 585-784-5250. Please be aware that, depending on the scope of the project, review by the Town for compliance with the NYS Building Code can take up to four to six weeks from the submittal of a COMPLETE application.
Commercial/Multifamily Construction/Remodel Permit
Apply here for new commercial and multifamily buildings and remodeling/renovations/demolitions of commercial and multifamily buildings.
Apply here for installation of new or replacement signs THAT HAVE ALREADY GONE THROUGH THE SIGN REVIEW PROCESS (Architectural Review Board and Planning Board). If the sign has not gone through this process, please submit a Sign Review Application.
Section 2 - Permits for specific projects or installations.
Many of these permits, for either residential or commercial properties, especially fences, sheds, and decks are the most frequently applied for permits in the Town of Brighton. Scroll down to Section 3 for permits for larger scale, or more general residential construction, such as new buildings, building additions, and remodel/renovation of existing buildings. If your project does not fit into any of these categories, or you are not sure what permit to apply for, please contact the Building and Planning Department at 585-784-5250.
Apply here for new or replacement fences. Please note: an instrument survey map is needed to obtain a fence permit.
Accessory Structures Permit ( Under 250 SQ. FT)
Apply here for new or replacement of sheds, gazebos, green houses, or pergolas. Please note: an instrument survey map is needed to obtain an accessory structure permit. If you are looking to get an accessory structure that is bigger than 250 sq. ft. please call us at 585-784-5250
Apply here for new or replacement decks. Please note: an instrument survey map is needed to obtain a deck permit.
Apply here for the complete replacement of a roof (either full tear off or installed on top of existing roofing).
Apply here for new pools and hot tubs or a replacement pool or hot tub that is substantially different from the existing pool or hot tub. Also, apply here if you are planning to demolish your inground pool. Please note: an instrument survey map may be needed to obtain a pool permit.
HVAC Permit (AC, generators, fireplaces, furnaces, heat pumps, and hot water heaters)
Apply here for new central air conditioning units, back-up generators, heat pumps, hot water heaters, fireplace and fireplace inserts, and furnaces. Please note: an instrument survey map may be needed to obtain an HVAC permit.
Apply here for building mounted solar energy systems. Ground mounted solar installations are not permitted in the Town of Brighton.
Apply here for geothermal energy system installation.
Section 3 - Permits for general residential building construction
This permit is for new residential buildings, building additions, demolition of structures, and remodeling/renovation of existing buildings including interior demolition. If your project does not fit into any of these categories, or you are not sure what permit to apply for, please contact the Building and Planning Department at 585-784-5250. Please be aware that, depending on the scope of the project, review by the Town for compliance with the NYS Building Code can take up to four to six weeks from the submittal of a COMPLETE application.
Residential (1&2 family) Construction/Remodel Permit
Apply here for new 1 and 2 family dwellings and remodeling/renovations/demolitions of existing 1 and 2 family dwellings.
Single Family Dwelling Zoning Information Form
Fill out this form if you are adding an addition or demolishing a single-family dwelling.
Additional Information
Applicant considerations and automated notifications. If this is your first time applying online, you will enter your email address and select a password. The applicant should be the person who is best suited to receive notifications and updates about the permit by email (for example, it might be best for the general contractor to be the applicant for a remodeling project, rather than the property owner). Please note that the OpenGov system of notifications is automated and sends notifications at every interim and internal step in the process, not just final approval.
Documents needed. In order to submit a permit application, you will need to upload certain documents (PDF or JPG), depending on the permit. These documents include, but are not limited to, a survey map of your property, plans for what you are planning to build or install (these plans may need to be prepared by an architect or engineer licensed in NYS), and workers’ compensation insurance information (or an insurance waiver document if you are a property owner doing the work yourself). Please note: survey maps must be neatly copied and scanned. Distorted, low resolution, quick photos of a wrinkled survey map, or otherwise illegible documents may result in your application being delayed or rejected. File formats other than PDF or JPG may also result in your application being delayed or rejected.
Devices recommendations. In general, preparing and submitting an online permit application is better on a desktop, laptop, or tablet, rather than a smartphone.
Payment of application fees. Online payment is expected to be available for fence, shed, deck, re-roof, sign installation, pool & hot tub, HVAC, solar, and geothermal permits by July 1, 2025. In the meantime, payment can be done by check by mail or credit card (with prior arrangements) by phone, and no trip to town hall is necessary!
Questions? If you have questions about the permit application process, please call the Building and Planning Department at 585-784-5250.