Building Permits in Montebello, NY
Montebello is an incorporated village within Ramapo and operates its own building department. All permits for work in Montebello must come from the village — not from Ramapo town.
Building Department
Inspector: Adam Gordon
Phone: 845-368-2491
Email: agordon@montebellony.gov
Hours: Call for appointment
Address: One Montebello Road, Montebello, NY 10901
Small, affluent village. Building department is small — call or email before visiting.
Permit Application Forms
Building Permit Application (2025)
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Current 2025 building permit application
Land Use Application (2023)
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Application for Planning Board or ZBA land use review
How It Works in Montebello
- Inspector: Adam Gordon (agordon@montebellony.gov, direct: 845-368-2491)
- Call or email before visiting — appointments preferred
- Zoning code: ecode360.com/MO1927
- Montebello has its own building department, separate from Town of Ramapo
- Planning Board and ZBA both active — see montebellony.gov for schedules
Common Questions
I live in Montebello — who do I contact for a building permit?
Contact Inspector Adam Gordon at agordon@montebellony.gov or 845-368-2491. Montebello is a small village with its own building department — the Town of Ramapo does not handle permits for village residents. Call or email before visiting.
Where can I find the Montebello building permit application?
Download the 2025 Building Permit Application from montebellony.gov/departments/building-department/ or contact Inspector Adam Gordon at agordon@montebellony.gov. Fees are based on the value of construction, not land value.
Does Montebello have a Planning Board and ZBA?
Yes. Montebello has both a Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. Visit montebellony.gov for meeting schedules and application requirements. The Land Use Application (2023) covers both Planning Board and ZBA submissions.
Also Useful
Planning Board
Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning Code
All Rockland County permits
Montebello town guide
Find a licensed contractor
2026 Election Guide — Montebello
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.