Permits

General Instructions

Each Permit will require the applicant to complete required information fields and upload copies of plans and other required documentation. The links below will identify the requirements. Please ensure you have all the required information and documents ready to upload prior to beginning the online application process. Applications that are submitted without the required documentation may delay the review process or cause the application to be rejected.

Application Instructions

Prior to submitting the application via our online portal, it is highly recommended that you first download the corresponding PDF Application and/or Checklist/Instructions.  These reference documents provide the information needed to prepare relevant documentation prior to successful online submittal.  The PDF Application is for reference only.

To select a permit application, use the search box below.  The system will filter permit types as you scroll.   You can search by permit type or permit use.  Permit use will list various permits under each type.   You may also scroll through the list.  After ensuring you have all the required information for upload, click the "Apply Online" link for the required permit.



UPDATE TO CONTRACTORS


In the My Dashboard - My Permits menu section, the system only displays the permit applications where the currently logged in user's email matches the email used to create the application.
If all employees of the contracting company need to view and update all permits submitted on behalf of the contracting company, you must use a generic email address such as permits@company_name.com or similar. For existing records,  the most common approach is for your employees to share the existing access email and login.

If you have questions, please contact the Town of Van Buren.

Permit Application / UsePermit TypeChecklistApply Online
Building - Residential Addition   Apply Online
Building - Residential Attached Garage   Apply Online
Building - Residential Change of Occupancy   Apply Online
Building - Residential Communication Tower   Apply Online
Building - Residential Conversion   Apply Online
Building - Residential Deck/Porch   Apply Online
Building - Residential Detached Garage   Apply Online
Building - Residential Driveway   Apply Online
Building - Residential Fence   Apply Online
Building - Residential Hot Tub   Apply Online
Building - Residential Manufactured Home   Apply Online
Building - Residential New Construction   Apply Online
Building - Residential Pole Barns   Apply Online
Building - Residential Pool - Above Ground   Apply Online
Building - Residential Pool - In-Ground   Apply Online
Building - Residential Remodeling   Apply Online
Building - Residential Shed (over 144 ft)   Apply Online
Building - Residential Sign   Apply Online
Building - Residential Slab Foundation   Apply Online
Building - Residential Solar PV System   Apply Online
Building - Residential Storage Trailers   Apply Online
Building - Residential Zoning Compliance Letter   Apply Online
Building - Residential Zoning Information Letter   Apply Online
Building - Commercial Addition   Apply Online
Building - Commercial Attached Garage   Apply Online
Building - Commercial Change of Occupancy   Apply Online
Building - Commercial Communication Tower   Apply Online
Building - Commercial Conversion   Apply Online
Building - Commercial Deck/Porch   Apply Online
Building - Commercial Detached Garage   Apply Online
Building - Commercial Driveway   Apply Online
Building - Commercial Fence   Apply Online
Building - Commercial Hot Tub   Apply Online
Building - Commercial Manufactured Home   Apply Online
Building - Commercial New Construction   Apply Online
Building - Commercial Pole Barns   Apply Online
Building - Commercial Pool - Above Ground   Apply Online
Building - Commercial Pool - In-Ground   Apply Online
Building - Commercial Remodeling   Apply Online
Building - Commercial Shed (over 144 ft)   Apply Online
Building - Commercial Sign   Apply Online
Building - Commercial Slab Foundation   Apply Online
Building - Commercial Solar PV System   Apply Online
Building - Commercial Storage Trailers   Apply Online
Building - Commercial Zoning Compliance Letter   Apply Online
Building - Commercial Zoning Information Letter   Apply Online
Operational Permit Burn Permit   Apply Online
Operational Permit Charging Station   Apply Online
Operational Permit Demolition   Apply Online
Operational Permit Fireplaces   Apply Online
Operational Permit Flood Plain Development   Apply Online
Operational Permit Generators   Apply Online
Operational Permit Industrial/Business Use   Apply Online
Operational Permit Outdoor Fireworks Display   Apply Online
Operational Permit Public Events   Apply Online
Operational Permit Residential Use   Apply Online
Operational Permit Screw Piles   Apply Online
Operational Permit Solid Fuel Appliances   Apply Online