The Town of Irondequoit Building Department, part of Building and Community Development at 1280 Titus Avenue, Rochester, NY 14617, issues building permits under Chapter 98 of the Town Code; phone 585-336-6026, email building@irondequoit.gov. Town Hall is open Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (Town Hall 585-467-8840).
This guide covers the Irondequoit Building Department, its fee schedule, the county, state and federal approvals that can come before a permit, and inspections.
What requires a building permit in the Town of Irondequoit?
An application needs the building permit form, a plumbing permit form if applicable, an instrument survey map or approved site plan, contractors’ insurance, and one stamped copy plus one digital copy of the plans. Residential alterations under $20,000 that do not affect structural design or public safety are exempt from the stamp.
Contractors must keep liability, disability and workers’ compensation insurance on file for the whole project, with the Town of Irondequoit named as certificate holder; homeowners doing their own work must submit a signed CE-200.
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Who handles permitting in the Town of Irondequoit?
| Office | Handles | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Building Department | Building permits under Chapter 98; 1280 Titus Avenue | 585-336-6026; building@irondequoit.gov |
| Inspection Request Line | Inspection requests, at least one day ahead | 585-336-6072 |
| Planning and Zoning | Zoning code (Chapter 235); Planning Board, Town Board and Zoning Board of Appeals applications; EPOD Permits | 336-6017 |
Approvals that can come before an Irondequoit permit
Environmental Protection Overlay District
Properties in an Environmental Protection Overlay District (EPOD) may need an EPOD Permit from Planning and Zoning before a building permit is issued; tree removal on EPOD property also needs a permit.
Monroe County Health Department
The county must approve septic systems and food establishments before Irondequoit issues the building permit.
Roads
Work in the town right-of-way needs a Department of Public Works approval (199 Permit); structures fronting on or reached from county roads need Monroe County DOT approval (136 and/or 239K Permit), and state roads need NYSDOT approval.
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Waterfront properties may also need Army Corps of Engineers and NYSDEC approval before the building permit is issued.
Town of Irondequoit permit costs and fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Residential interior remodel | $0.20/SF |
| Residential electrical permit | $50.00, including application fee and certificate of compliance |
| Commercial and multi-family (three or more units) application fee | $100.00 |
| Commercial and multi-family renovation or new construction | $0.25/SF |
| Recreation fee, per new dwelling unit | $750.00 |
| Plumbing permit | $100.00 application fee plus $10.00 per fixture |
| Plumbing reinspection after the 2nd failure | $25.00 |
| Permit extension | $25.00 |
Fees are paid by cash or check, or by credit card with a processing fee added. The town may hold any permit with a fee over $50 for five (5) business days so a check can clear.
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All plumbing work in Irondequoit, including fixture replacement, must be done by a plumber licensed by the Town of Irondequoit.
Electrical inspections are done by town-approved agencies that bill separately: Middle Department Inspection Agency (454-5191), Commonwealth Electrical Inspection Services (624-2380) and New York Electrical Inspection Agency (436-4460). The town’s inspector collects the final electrical sticker at final inspection.
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 Irondequoit
EPOD, Monroe County Health, highway and waterfront approvals, where they apply.
Forms, survey map or site plan, insurance on file, stamped and digital plans.
Cash, check or card; checks on fees over $50 may be held five business days.
Call the Inspection Request Line for each inspection the permit lists.
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Inspections in the Town of Irondequoit
Inspections are requested on the Inspection Request Line, 585-336-6072, at least one day ahead; requests for next-day inspection must be in by 3 p.m. The permit lists every required inspection.
A certificate of occupancy or compliance is issued once all finals (building, plumbing and electrical) and final site approval are done, and takes at least 24 hours after the final inspection.
Official Town of Irondequoit 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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- Irondequoit building permit information
- Irondequoit Building Permit Fee Schedule
- Irondequoit Planning and Zoning
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a next-day inspection in Irondequoit?
Call the Inspection Request Line, 585-336-6072, no later than 3 p.m.
Who may replace a plumbing fixture in Irondequoit?
All plumbing work, including fixture replacement, must be done by a plumber licensed by the Town of Irondequoit.
Who pays the electrical inspector in Irondequoit?
The approved agency charges its own fee; it is not collected by the town.
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