Building Department and Code Enforcement

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Code Enforcement Officer/Building Inspector

   Joseph W. Smith Jr- Code Enforcement Officer
   BetteJean Gettel, Building Inspector
   Christy E. Flynn, Asst. Code Enforcement

Phone: (845) 583-4350

Christy Flynn ext. 105

Joseph Smith, Jr. ext. 111

E-mail: tobbldgdept@gmail.com

Office Hours
Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Hours may vary due to holidays

Permitting Overview

The Building Inspector issues building permits for any construction which is structural in nature in the Town of Bethel.  Examples would be decks, pools, screen porches, sheds over 144 square feet, garages, pole buildings, additions, alterations, re-roofing, generators, new homes, septic and wells, etc.  Always check to see if a permit is required before performing any work.  Licensed electricians are required in Sullivan County.  

Upon receipt of a building permit, during the building process, inspections are required, and a final inspection is necessary by the Building Inspector, before a Certificate of Occupancy can be issued.   Some structures were built prior to the requirement of Certificates of Occupancy and are handled case-by-case. 

After the permit application review, it may be required for you to go before the Planning Board to obtain a special use or before the Zoning Board for a variance.  If required, the building department will direct you.

Links to the:  Planning Board and  Zoning Board of Appeals

Violations

There are a multitude of reasons your parcel could be in violation, but not limited to the following: 

· Failure to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy or a Certificate of Compliance. 

· Building without a permit

· Expired permits

· Zoning 

· Property Maintenance

Penalty fees will be assessed accordingly.