Building Permits in Upper Nyack, NY
Upper Nyack is an incorporated village within Clarkstown and operates its own building department. All permits for work in Upper Nyack must come from the village — not from Clarkstown town.
Building Department
Inspector: Michael Nolan
Phone: 845-358-0084
Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00am–12:00pm (noon) only
Address: 328 N. Broadway, Upper Nyack, NY 10960
Very limited office hours — 9am to noon only. Call ahead before visiting. Upper Nyack updated its zoning code in 2022.
Permit Application Forms
Building Permit Application — Fence, Shed, Deck
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Permit application for fences, sheds under 120 sq ft, and decks under 200 sq ft (updated August 2024)
Building Permit Application — Solar Panels
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Solar panel installation permit application
Fee Schedule (2022–23)
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Upper Nyack schedule of fees — verify current fees with building dept
How It Works in Upper Nyack
- Limited office hours: Monday–Friday 9:00am to noon ONLY — plan accordingly
- Inspector: Michael Nolan; Phone: 845-358-0084
- Upper Nyack uses a cost-based fee structure: approximately 1% of construction cost
- Fence/shed/deck permit application is a specific form (updated Aug 2024) — not a generic building permit
- Village is within the Town of Clarkstown; do not contact Clarkstown for your permits
- Zoning code and all laws available at uppernyack-ny.us/upper-nyack-general-code-and-zoning-laws
Common Questions
What are Upper Nyack's building department office hours?
The Upper Nyack Building Department is open Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm (noon) only. Inspector Michael Nolan is available during those hours. Call 845-358-0084 before visiting — for questions or quick answers, a call is often faster than a trip to Village Hall.
Do I need a special form for a deck or shed permit in Upper Nyack?
Yes. Upper Nyack has a dedicated 'Fence, Shed, Deck' permit application form (updated August 2024) for fences, sheds under 120 square feet, and decks under 200 square feet. Download it from uppernyack-ny.us/building-department. Larger projects require a different application — call 845-358-0084 to confirm which form you need.
I live in Upper Nyack — do I contact Clarkstown or Upper Nyack for my building permit?
Upper Nyack is an incorporated village with its own building department. Contact Upper Nyack directly at 845-358-0084 or visit uppernyack-ny.us/building-department. The Town of Clarkstown does not handle permits for village residents.
Also Useful
Zoning Code
All Rockland County permits
Upper Nyack town guide
Find a licensed contractor
2026 Election Guide — Upper Nyack
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.