Local building department guide · Updated 2026-07-30

Yonkers Building Department | Permits, Inspections & Contact

Use this guide to find the official Yonkers Department of Housing and Buildings, start a permit application, search permit records, schedule an inspection, and locate the correct zoning or plan review contact.

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Learn what to have ready before requesting your next inspection.

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The City of Yonkers Department of Housing and Buildings (DHB) is the municipal authority for building permits, inspections, housing and building code enforcement, and certificates of occupancy within Yonkers. Westchester County is the surrounding county, but countywide permit authority should not be assumed for a Yonkers address.

Yonkers building permits and online filing

DHB reviews permit applications for new construction and alterations, applies the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code together with Yonkers building and zoning codes, and coordinates plan review. Yonkers directs applicants to the City Squared online filing system for building applications. The City also warns that renovations to an existing one- to three-family dwelling may require a Yonkers home-improvement contractor license before the permit is obtained.

Inspections, code compliance, and certificates

The Building Division inspects construction for compliance and issues certificates of occupancy and completion. DHB also handles plumbing, electrical, sign, elevator, housing, and safety inspections. Housing Code Enforcement conducts certificate-of-occupancy inspections, temporary-residence inspections, and complaint investigations for applicable properties.

Zoning and property records

Yonkers enforces its municipal zoning ordinance and building, housing, plumbing, and fire codes in addition to New York State codes. For historic permits and property-file research, the City directs users to locate the property block and lot and schedule a records appointment; use the published records process rather than treating Westchester County records as a substitute for the city file.

Official contact information

The Department of Housing and Buildings lists 20 South Broadway, 3rd Floor, Yonkers, NY 10701 and 914-377-6500. The online filing page publishes the front-counter hours and division contacts. Check the official forms page for current permit categories, submission instructions, and zoning-related requirements.

Permit process

How to Apply for a Yonkers Building Permit

Confirm the project scope

Identify the work, property address, project valuation, and whether plans are required.

Prepare your documents

Gather plans, owner and contractor details, site information, and any zoning approvals.

Submit and monitor

Submit through the department’s stated process, pay fees, and watch for review comments.

Field work & closeout

Building Inspections & Code Compliance in Yonkers

Most permitted work must remain accessible for inspection at defined stages. Before scheduling, check your permit record for the required inspection sequence and make sure the site is safe and ready. Final inspections can be especially important for code compliance and a certificate of occupancy.

Helpful preparation

Keep the permit card or approval number available, confirm the property address, and ask the official office about lead times or reinspection fees.

Planning & review

Zoning and Plan Review Requirements

A building permit is not always the only approval your project needs. Zoning guidelines may affect use, setbacks, height, parking, signage, or lot coverage. Residential and commercial building permits can also follow different plan review tracks, so confirm the correct path before investing in a full plan set.

For a project in Yonkers, start with the official department below and ask which zoning, planning, conservation, or fire review approvals apply to your address.

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Official Contact Information

Department	Yonkers Department of Housing and Buildings
Phone	914-377-6500
Address	20 South Broadway, 3rd Floor, Yonkers, NY 10701
Official website	https://www.yonkersny.gov/217/Housing-Buildings
Last verified	2026-07-30

Official source pages used for this guide

These links were checked on 2026-07-30. Requirements, fees, office hours, and portal addresses can change; use the official source as the final authority.