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1. What is a permit?

A permit is a formal document authorizing commencement of some action or work subject to regulations.

2. How do I find what a Zoning District is for a certain parcel of land?

This can be located at ecode360 on the Village of Red Hook website. Search Zoning map.

3. How long does a building permit remain in effect?

A building permit shall become void in six months from the date of issuance. See Village of Red Hook Zoning, Section 200-49.

4. What is the cost of a building permit?

Please refer to the Building and Zoning Department fee schedule (DOCX).

5. Do I need to submit a Village of Red Hook Building Permit with a NYS Unified Solar Permit?

Yes, a building permit must be submitted along with the solar permit.

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1. How do I obtain certified copies of death certificates?

If eligible, copies of vital statistics can be obtained with a completed application request form and a valid form of federal or state issued ID. Certified copies are $10 each. For more information, see the New York State guidelines for Vital Records.

2. What bills can I pay in the Village Clerk’s Office?

The Village Clerk accepts payments for Village taxes and water bills only. We do not accept payments for the Village of Red Hook Justice Court, the Town of Red Hook, or Red Hook Central Schools.

3. How do I change my Village tax information?

All tax records are updated by the Town Assessor’s Office, located at:
Red Hook Town Hall
7340 S Broadway
Red Hook, NY 12571

For more information, see the Town of Red Hook Assessor's Office page.

4. Where do I obtain handicap parking permits & licenses?

The Village Clerk’s office does not issue licenses. All permits and licenses, including those for marriage, fishing and hunting are obtained from the Town Clerk, located at:
Red Hook Town Hall
7340 S Broadway
Red Hook, NY 12571

5. Can I have something notarized in your office?

Yes, both the Village Clerk and Deputy Clerk are notary publics, providing free notary services Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

6. Where do I purchase garbage tags?

Garbage tags can be purchased Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Clerk’s Office. After hours, tags can be purchased from Red Hook Natural Foods or Mac’s Agway.

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1. When is garbage and recycling pick-up?

Village garbage and recycling pick-up takes place Monday mornings, with the exception of Federal holidays. When offices are closed, pick-up will take place Tuesday mornings. Tuesday pick-ups are listed in the Village newsletter and on the Quarterly Recycling Calendar (PDF).

2. Why wasn’t my garbage picked-up?

To ensure pick-up of garbage and recycling, please check that a proper garbage tag is attached to each bag placed out. If your garbage bag exceeds the weight limit posted on the corresponding garbage tag, it will be left at curbside. Recycling is collected only from Village garbage customers who have placed at least one bag of garbage out in the last 2 weeks. Contaminated recycling cannot be collected. Please see the Recycling Information flier (PDF) for more information.

3. Why weren’t my leaves or brush piles picked up on the 1st or 3rd Monday?

Though the Village Highway Department does its best to keep to the schedule, due to unforeseen events and weather conditions, we may not be able to keep exactly to the schedule. Brush and leaf pick-up will continue as noted in the welcome letter and newsletter when permissible.

4. Does the Highway Department want my scrap metal?

Yes! To coordinate pick-up of scrap metal, please call the Village Highway Department at 845-758-8600 or the Village Clerk’s Office at 845-758-1081.

5. Who do I tell about a burned out street light?

To report a street light outage, visit the Central Hudson Website to submit information directly to Central Hudson.