DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, ALL TOWN OFFICES ARE NOW CLOSED TO WALK-IN SERVICE. PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL. PLEASE BE PATIENT. 
For the latest information about Covid-19 in Tompkins County, please refer to the County Health Department: https://tompkinscountyny.gov/health or call 2-1-1. We have also posted key resources on the Town website HOMEPAGE and at RESOURCES/CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION. 

PLEASE STAY SAFE

​CONSTRUCTION WORK CAN RE-START MAY 16TH  IF YOU FOLLOW NEW YORK FORWARD REQUIREMENTS.
HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO DO: Go to this webpage, follow the instructions    https://forward.ny.gov/industries-reopening-phase
When you complete the AFFIRMATION you will get a receipt that you have done so.
Print a copy for your records and send a copy to codeofficer@townofcaroline.org
By sharing the affirmation, you enable our office to know you are compliant and avoid the need to check every site so we can focus on the regular needs for permits, plan review, inspections, etc. and also not interrupt your work unnecessarily.
Thank you for your cooperation, contact CEO Brooke Greenhouse if you have any questions.

NEW 2020 BUILDING CODE TAKES EFFECT May 12, 2020
A new building code and energy code takes effect May 12, 2020
Permit applications submitted after May 11th will need to comply with the new 2020 codes.
​For more information use this link:
https://www.dos.ny.gov/DCEA/noticadopt.html#codebooks

Code Enforcement Department

Code Officer:  Brooke Greenhouse
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Email: ​Codeofficer@townofcaroline.org
Phone:  (607) 539-6400  ext. 3

Walk-in Office Hours (CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE; PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL):
 
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Other times & inspections by appointment.
Please plan ahead for any applications or inspections.

Caroline Town Hall:
2668 Slaterville Rd.
Slaterville Springs, NY 14881



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Are you eligible for STAR? Check Here

Is your property in a Flood Zone? Check Here

Unified Solar Permit

Caroline Building Permit Application

Manufactured Home Permit
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Tompkins County Septic Permits

Residential Re-Roofing Permit Application

Solid Fuel Burning Appliance Permit Application

Requirements for Businesses applying for Permits

​Residential Truss Notice

Insurance Requirements Information

Workers Compensation Exemption Link

Deck Design Guide Book

NYS Code Modifications

​Free Access 2015 Residential Code

​Single Family Demo Permit Application

Other Demo Permit Application

Carbon Monoxide Code Information

Septic System Tips
Window Replacement Permit Application

Tompkins County Development Review (General Municipal Law §239 Review) for certain projects subject to Subdivision and Site Plan Review (scroll down to County Development Review). Here are the documents:

Tompkins County GML239 Review
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