Building Permits in Haverstraw
Building Department
Inspector: George Behn Jr.
Phone: 845-942-3710
Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00am–4:30pm
Address: 1 Rosman Road, Garnerville, NY 10923
Covers unincorporated areas only: Garnerville, Thiells, Stony Point hamlet areas. Haverstraw Village and West Haverstraw are separate villages with their own building departments.
Flood Zone Notice
Portions of Haverstraw near the Hudson River are in FEMA flood zones. Verify FEMA flood zone designation before construction near the waterfront.
Portions of Haverstraw near the Hudson River are in FEMA flood zones. Verify FEMA flood zone designation before construction near the waterfront.
Permit Application Forms
Building Permit Application and Instructions
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Main residential building permit application with instructions
How It Works in Haverstraw
- Town building dept covers Garnerville and Thiells — not the villages of Haverstraw or West Haverstraw
- Haverstraw Village (villageofhaverstraw.gov) and West Haverstraw (westhaverstraw.gov) each have their own building departments
- Hudson River waterfront — FEMA flood zone rules apply in low-lying areas near the river
- Zoning code available at ecode360.com/HA0214
- Planning Board and ZBA meeting info available at townofhaverstraw.gov
Common Questions
Do I contact the Town of Haverstraw or the Village of Haverstraw for a building permit?
It depends where you live. If you're in an unincorporated part of the town (Garnerville, Thiells), use the Town of Haverstraw Building Department at 845-942-3710. If you live within the Village of Haverstraw or West Haverstraw, those are separate municipalities with their own building departments — contact them directly.
My property is near the Hudson River in Haverstraw. What extra rules apply?
Properties in or near FEMA flood zones face additional construction requirements, including elevating structures above base flood elevation and using flood-resistant materials. Contact the building department at 845-942-3710 before starting any project near the waterfront to confirm your flood zone designation and applicable regulations.
Where can I find the Town of Haverstraw zoning code?
The Town of Haverstraw zoning code (Chapter 167) is available online through eCode360 at ecode360.com/HA0214. For zoning questions, contact the building department at 845-942-3710. The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting info is on the town website at townofhaverstraw.gov.
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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.