Building Department and Code Enforcement
3454 Route 55
P.O. Box 300
White Lake, NY 12786
Phone: (845) 583-4350 ext. 105
Fax: (845) 583-4710
E-Mail: tobbldgdept@gmail.com
Joseph Smith, Jr. , Code Enforcement Officer/Building Inspector (Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
BetteJean Gettel, Building Inspector
Christy Flynn, Building Dept. Clerk (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
All applications are listed on our Forms Page.
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, 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.
Construction without a necessary permit is a violation on your property. Fees are based upon cost of construction and type of permit.
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.
Use of any structure without a Certificate of Occupancy constitutes a violation on your property. If you try to sell your property, or re-finance, the bank or financial institution will require that you provide them with a copy of your Certificate of Occupancy.
Town Code
The Town of Bethel Code Book is comprised of Administrative and General Legislation as well as the portal for public documents such as Local Law, Minutes, Agendas, Legal Notice. The Code Book also contains the Zoning Map and District Regulations. https://www.ecode360.com/BE0597