Building Permits in Pomona, NY
Pomona is an incorporated village within Ramapo and operates its own building department. All permits for work in Pomona must come from the village — not from Ramapo town.
Building Department
Inspector: Louis Zummo
Phone: 845-354-0545 ext. 2
Email: louis.zummo@pomonavillage.com
Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00am–4:00pm
Address: 100 Ladentown Road, Pomona, NY 10970
Inspector Louis Zummo also serves as inspector for Airmont. Sharon Brigando is the Building Dept Clerk (ext. 1). Inspection requests: inspection@pomonavillage.com.
Permit Application Forms
Building Permit Application
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Current building permit application
Tree Removal Permit
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Required for tree removal
Fee Schedule (Updated 2025)
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Current fee schedule (updated April 2025)
How It Works in Pomona
- Inspector: Louis Zummo (louis.zummo@pomonavillage.com, ext. 2 — same inspector serves Airmont)
- Building Dept Clerk: Sharon Brigando (sharon.brigando@pomonavillage.com, ext. 1)
- Fee schedule updated April 2025 — available online
- Fee structure: $150 for first $1,000 construction cost + $10 per additional $1,000 for residential additions/alterations
- Engineering escrow deposits required for new homes ($2,500) and additions/pools ($1,500)
- Entire village is R-40 zoning (40,000 sq ft minimum lot)
- Zoning code: ecode360.com/PO1095
Common Questions
I live in Pomona — do I use the village or Town of Ramapo for building permits?
Use the Pomona Building Department at 100 Ladentown Road, 845-354-0545. Pomona is an incorporated village — the Town of Ramapo does not handle permits for village residents.
How much does a building permit cost in Pomona?
Pomona's fee schedule (updated April 2025) is available at pomonavillage.com. For residential additions and alterations: $150 for the first $1,000 of construction cost, then $10 for each additional $1,000. New home construction requires a $2,500 engineering escrow deposit. Contact Sharon Brigando at sharon.brigando@pomonavillage.com or 845-354-0545 ext. 1 for a current estimate.
What zoning district is Pomona in?
The entire Village of Pomona is designated as an R-40 residential district, requiring a minimum lot size of 40,000 square feet. This means Pomona is exclusively single-family residential with large lots. The full zoning code is available at ecode360.com/PO1095.
Also Useful
Planning Board
Zoning Board of Appeals
Zoning Code
All Rockland County permits
Pomona town guide
Find a licensed contractor
2026 Election Guide — Pomona
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.