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Permits

Schenectady County offers permits for a variety of purposes. Please note that as of 7/27/2022 our Environmental Health Permit system has changed. You will be directed the the County's Citizen Engagement portal. You will need to create an account to submit your permit applications.

Permits Available

Permit Type Issuing Department Details
Food Service & Hospitality Environmental Health Food Service, Catering, Food Worker's Course, Temporary Food Service
Body Art Permit Environmental Health Body Art, Tattoo & Piercing Permit Application
Pistol Permit County Clerk's Office NYS pistol permit applications and information
Recycling Facility Permit Soil and Water Conservation District Permit to bring recycling to the Conservation District includes access to the Household Hazardous Waste Program
Highway Work Permit Engineering & Public Works Application for work permit along County roads