Building Permits in Suffern, NY

Suffern is an incorporated village within Ramapo and operates its own building department. All permits for work in Suffern must come from the village — not from Ramapo town.

Building Department

Phone: 845-357-2603

Email: tshedler@suffernny.gov

Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:00pm

Address: 61 Washington Avenue, Suffern, NY 10901

Village of Suffern has its own building department separate from the Town of Ramapo.

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Permit Application Forms

Building Permit Application

Village of Suffern building permit application form

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How It Works in Suffern

Suffern has its own building department — do not contact Town of Ramapo for village permits
Building Clerk: Theresa Shedler, 845-357-2603 or tshedler@suffernny.gov
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00am–4:00pm (earlier closing than most)
Zoning code available at ecode360.com/SU0121
Active real estate market with many older Victorian-era homes

Common Questions

I live in Suffern — do I use the village or the Town of Ramapo for building permits?

Use the Village of Suffern Building Department at 61 Washington Avenue, 845-357-2603. Suffern is an incorporated village with its own building department — the Town of Ramapo does not handle permits for village residents.

I have an older home in Suffern. Are there any special permit considerations?

Older homes often have plumbing, electrical, and structural systems that need to be brought up to current code when you pull a permit for renovations. Contact the building department at 845-357-2603 before starting work to understand what inspections will be required. Theresa Shedler can walk you through the process.

Does Suffern have a Planning Board and ZBA?

Yes. The Village of Suffern has both a Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. Contact the village at 845-357-2603 for meeting schedules and application requirements, or visit the Planning Board and ZBA pages on suffernny.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.