The Town of Greece Building Department (Permit Issuance) reviews plans and issues building permits. Its main number is (585) 723-2443, email BuildingDepartment@greeceny.gov, and it is open Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm at Town Hall, 1 Vince Tofany Blvd, Greece, NY 14612.
This guide covers the Greece Building Department, the Fee Schedule for the Year 2026, inspections by the Technical Services Department and the Planning & Economic Development office.
What requires a building permit in the Town of Greece?
The 2026 fee schedule prices new single- and multi-family units, additions, residential remodeling, sheds, fences, open and enclosed porches, decks, garages, pools, hot tubs, roofing and commercial work. A licensed professional stamp is required for valuations over $20,000.
Driveways will most likely need a Highway Permit from Public Works (225-4590) rather than a building permit; highway permits can be submitted online through IWorQ.
New York builds on one statewide code, the Uniform Code, outside New York City; the 2025 edition and 2025 Energy Code took effect on 31 December 2025 (the all-electric provisions remain suspended by court order). Cities, towns and villages administer it, and local standards stricter than the code need Code Council approval. The Uniform Code in New York
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| Office | Handles | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Building Department (Permit Issuance) | Plan review and building permits; Town Hall, 1 Vince Tofany Blvd; Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm | (585) 723-2443; BuildingDepartment@greeceny.gov |
| Building Inspection Line | Inspection requests, at least 24 hours ahead | (585) 723-1923 |
| Technical Services Department | Sewer lateral, water service, footing and foundation inspections; plumber registration | Town of Greece |
| Office of Planning & Economic Development | Supports the Planning Board and Board of Zoning Appeals; 1 Vince Tofany Blvd; Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm | (585) 723-2356 |
| Public Works | Highway Permits for driveways, online through IWorQ | 225-4590 |
Flood plains, rentals and new-home charges in Greece
Flood plains
In federally identified flood plains, a FEMA Elevation Certificate is due when the foundation is complete and must be accepted by the Town of Greece before above-grade construction. Buildings outside a flood plain may need a local elevation certificate. A flood management permit is $50.00 and a coastal erosion hazard permit $200.00.
Rental properties
Rentals need a rental property permit: $150.00 for a single-family rental (3 year Certificate of Compliance) plus $10.00 per additional unit. A short-term rental permit is $150.00.
New homes
New homes also pay a Recreation Fund Fee of $1,250.00 per living unit and a town sanitary sewer entrance fee of $750.00 for all new residential construction.
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| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| New single-family or multi-family unit | $0.30 per square foot, minimum $450 |
| Additions | $0.30 per square foot, minimum $50 |
| Residential remodeling, up to $4,999.00 | $50.00 |
| To $14,999.00 | $80.00 |
| To $29,999.00 | $150.00 |
| To $49,999.00 | $300.00 |
| Sheds, fences, open porches, above-ground pools, hot tubs | $50.00 |
| In-ground pools | $75.00 |
| Decks, enclosed porches, garages | $0.10 per square foot, minimum $50 |
| Residential roofing | $50.00 flat fee |
| Re-inspection | $50.00 |
| Stop work or building without a permit | $100.00 |
| Residential certificate of occupancy | $50.00 |
Commercial work is $150.00 up to $9,999 of value, rising to $0.009 x construction value at $90,000 and up, with a commercial plan review application fee of $100.00 plus cost x $0.005; values follow the latest ICC square-foot construction costs. Permit fees are non-refundable.
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Plumbers must register with the Town of Greece Technical Services Department: $75.00 for one year or $100.00 for two years, plus $40.00 for a first registration, with liability and workers comp certificates naming the Town of Greece.
Electrical work is inspected by private agencies. The town lists New York Electrical Inspection Agency (585) 436-4460, Commonwealth Electrical Inspection Service (585) 624-2380 and Middle Department Inspection Agency (585) 454-5191.
Where a municipality issues separate trade permits, the work is done under whatever electrical or plumbing licence that city, town or county requires; many places license neither trade. Trade licences in New York
How to get a building permit in the Town of Greece
A driveway most likely needs a Public Works Highway Permit, not a building permit.
A licensed professional stamp is required for valuations over $20,000.
The Building Department reviews the plans and issues the permit.
A residential building permit expires 12 months after issue; life-safety permits such as pools, pool decks and furnaces expire at 3 months.
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Inspections in the Town of Greece
Book inspections on the Building Inspection Line, (585) 723-1923, with at least 24 hours’ notice; the permit comes with a list of the inspections required for that job.
The Technical Services Department inspects sewer laterals and water service lines from the right of way to the foundation, footings before concrete is poured, and foundations after waterproofing and before backfill. A soil bearing certification from a licensed professional engineer is required before footings are poured.
Official Town of Greece permitting resources
These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
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Get a free quote →- Town of Greece Building Department
- Greece building inspections
- Greece Fee Schedule for the Year 2026
- Greece residential application 2026
- Greece plumber registration 2026-2027
- Greece highway permits
- Greece Planning & Economic Development
Frequently asked questions
How do I book a building inspection in Greece?
Call the Building Inspection Line, (585) 723-1923, at least 24 hours ahead.
Does a driveway need a building permit in Greece?
Most likely not; it needs a Highway Permit from Public Works (225-4590), which can be submitted online through IWorQ.
How long is a Greece pool permit good for?
Life-safety permits such as pools, pool decks and furnaces expire at 3 months; other residential permits at 12 months.
Inspections are where schedules slip.
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