The Central Permit Office (CPO) offers a single location to request many different types of City approvals. The CPO will provide information, accept applications, and assist city residents and business owners who wish to:

• improve their properties (Zoning; Building/Site Permits)
• use or improve the City right-of-way
• license their business
• purchase selected city properties (City/SURA/seizable properties)

Building Permits, Plan Review, Elevator Inspections and Certificates
Phone: (315) 448-8600
Email: DOCEPermits@SyrGov.net
Nick Altieri, Director of Permits - (315) 448-8601

Business Licensing
Phone: (315) 448-8474
Email: BusinessLicense@SyrGov.net
Pam Dalton, Business Licensing Coordinator

Pre-development
Phone: (315) 448-4714
Email:  YJohnson@SyrGov.net
Youland Johnson., Construction Development Coordinator

Right-of-Way Permits
Phone: (315) 448-4714
Email: YJohnson@SyrGov.net
Youlanda Johnson, Construction Development Coordinator

Zoning Applications
Phone: (315) 448-8640
Email: Zoning@socpa.net
Santino Emmanule, Research Aide - (315) 448-8634