Shed, fence, pool and carport permits in East Fishkill, NY

Filing in East Fishkill, NY · updated October 27, 2026

How East Fishkill takes applications: online, on its OpenGov permit portal (eastfishkillny.portal.opengov.com).

We can file it for you, $125: we fill in East Fishkill's application for shed, fence, roof replacement, gazebo or pergola, carport, above-ground pool or hot tub and shed or garage demolition permits (and more) on the portal, submit it and answer the town's questions about it. The town's filing fee due at submission is included up to $75. If we can't submit your application, you get your money back. (Permit expediters typically charge $350 or more for the same paperwork.) How filing works

What East Fishkill says:

  • Shed: LESS THAN 144 SQ. FT. and UNDER 10 ft. in Height DO NOT REQUIRE A PERMIT - IF NO ADDITIONAL STRUCTURES ON PARCEL. ANY ADDITIONAL SHED/STRUCTURE, OF ANY SIZE, REQUIRES A PERMIT.' Over 144 sq ft or over 10 ft requires a permit; max 350 sq ft. Needed: Application, brochure/specs or 2 sets of plans, survey with setbacks, insurance forms (contractor or 'self'), fee per schedule
  • Fence: A PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY FENCE OVER 4 FEET IN HEIGHT.' 4 ft fence does not require permit; max 6 ft without ZBA. Needed: Application, fence brochure, survey showing placement, insurance forms
  • Roof replacement: Roof Replacement Application Requirements sheet published (permit required for roof replacement). Needed: Application, scope of work/materials, before and during photos, insurance forms

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How East Fishkill takes permit applications

East Fishkill, New York takes residential permit applications online, on its OpenGov permit portal (eastfishkillny.portal.opengov.com). The application is filled in on the portal and the town reviews it there.

Not sure whether your project needs a permit at all? Enter your East Fishkill address in the box above. You get an answer for your exact property in about a minute, free.

We can file it with East Fishkill for you

For the projects below, DoINeedAPermit.org files the application on East Fishkill's portal for you. You answer a few questions and sign once, and we fill in the town's application, submit it and handle the town's questions about it. We email you at every step and send you the permit when it's issued.

And these, when you're doing the work yourself (New York lets a homeowner pull them only for their own work; a contractor you hire pulls their own):

What it costs

$125.00 to file, paid when you sign. That includes East Fishkill's filing fee due when the application goes in, up to $75.00. If the town charges more than that to file, we email you a link for the rest before we submit, or refund you in full if you'd rather not.

If East Fishkill sets a permit fee after it reviews the application, we email you a link to pay it, plus a small payment handling fee, and pay the town for you. If we can't submit your application, you get your money back.

Prefer to file it yourself? The $24.99 Filing Kit gives you the answer for your address, what East Fishkill needs from you and step-by-step filing instructions.

Check my East Fishkill address →