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Building Permits in Ithaca, New York

Part of Tompkins County.

We have not yet verified rules published by Ithaca itself. Below are the New York rules that apply, and where to ask.

Where to apply

Permits in Ithaca are issued by the city's building or planning department. If the city does not run its own permit office, Tompkins County handles applications.

Permit guides