Building Permits in Airmont, NY
Airmont is an incorporated village within Ramapo and operates its own building department. All permits for work in Airmont must come from the village — not from Ramapo town.
Building Department
Inspector: Louis Zummo
Phone: 845-414-5522
Email: buildclerk@airmont.org
Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00am–5:00pm
Address: 251 Cherry Lane, Tallman, NY 10982
Airmont incorporated as a village in 1991. Mailing address uses Tallman, NY but the village is known as Airmont.
Permit Application Forms
Building Permit Application (2023)
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Main building permit application (revised February 2023)
Demolition Permit Application
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Required for demolition of structures
Building Extension Permit
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Application to extend an existing building permit
Planning/Zoning Board Application (2024)
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Application for Planning Board, ZBA, or Board of Trustees review (updated August 2024)
Fee Schedule (2018)
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Village fee schedule — verify current fees with building dept as this may be outdated
How It Works in Airmont
- Inspector: Louis Zummo (same inspector also serves Pomona village)
- Email: buildclerk@airmont.org
- Airmont incorporated as a village in 1991 — relatively newer municipal government
- Published fee schedule is from 2018 — verify current fees before budgeting
- Zoning code: ecode360.com/AI1857
Common Questions
I live in Airmont — do I use the village or the Town of Ramapo for building permits?
Use the Airmont Building Department at 251 Cherry Lane, 845-414-5522 or buildclerk@airmont.org. Airmont is an incorporated village with its own building department — the Town of Ramapo does not handle permits for village residents.
How are permit fees calculated in Airmont?
Airmont uses a fee schedule based on construction value. The published schedule dates from 2018 — always verify current fees by contacting the building department at buildclerk@airmont.org or 845-414-5522 before applying. Fees are due at time of application and are nonrefundable.
Does Airmont have a Planning Board and ZBA?
Yes. Airmont has both a Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. The combined application form (Planning Board/ZBA/Board of Trustees Application) is available at airmont.org/resources/forms-applications/. Contact the village at 845-414-5522 for meeting schedules.
Also Useful
Planning Board
Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning Code
All Rockland County permits
Airmont town guide
Find a licensed contractor
2026 Election Guide — Airmont
This guide summarizes publicly available information. Requirements, fees, and procedures change — always verify current information with the building department before starting a project. This is not legal advice.