Forms and Applications

For your convenience, The Town of Bedford provides numerous forms and applications in PDF file format. Please feel free to download this information. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to read and print all permits and applications. Download this free software.

Alarm System

• Alarm Permit Application

Assessor’s Office

• Agricultural Assessment Program Exemption
• Agricultural Assessment Renewal Application/RP-305-R
• Enhanced Senior STAR program
• Low Income Senior Exemption STAR
• Persons with Disabilities and Limited Income Exemption
• Alternative Veterans Exemption
• Cold War Veteran Exemption
• Volunteer Firefighters/Ambulance Workers Exemption (Westchester County Only)

Not-for-Profit Organization Tax Exemption Applications:

• Organization I
• Property Use II

Not-for-Profit Organization Tax Exemption Renewals:

• Organization I
• Property Use II

Visit NYS Department of Taxation and Finance Office of Real Property Tax Services for additional information, forms and applications.

Bedford Village Historic District Review Commission

• BVHDRC Guidelines
• BVHDRC Application

Building Department

As of July 1, 2012 all new residences or renovations that are more than 75% of the existing structure will require a HERS Rating submitted with a Building Permit Application.

• Affidavit of Final Cost
• Blasting Permit
• Building Permit Application Packet
• Certificate of Occupancy
• Christmas Tree Sales Permit
• Demolition Permit Application
• Electrical Permit (Please submit the electrical inspection agency application directly to the agency)
• Fence Permit
• Generator Permit and Generator requirements
• Landlord Registry form
• Oil Tank Removal or Installation Application
• Operating Permit Application for Tents and Food Trucks
• Operating Permit Application for Motor Fuel Dispensing and Repair Garages
• Plumbing Permit
• Renewal of Issued Building Permit
• Revision of Issued Building Permit
• Sign Permit
• Solar Permit
• Tree Removal Permit Application
• Building Fee Schedule

Events

• Event Information and Application
• Event Co-Sponsorship Policy for Community Events
• Bedford Village Green Deposit/Fee Policy
• Please see Recreation and Parks Facility Use Permits for Private Events on Town Property

Historic Building Preservation Commission

• Application for HPBC Determination

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Justice Court

• Certificate of Disposition Request Form
• Instructions and Form for Small Claims Actions in the Bedford Town Court (2 pages)

Permit Parking Department

• Regulations and Instructions for Use of TOB Parking Permits
• Resident Commuter Parking Renewal
• Lot 3 New Resident
• Business Parking Permits
• Non Resident Parking Permit Application

The Disabled/Handicapped parking Permit/License
Plate is issued at the Town Clerk’s office.

Planning Department

• Environmental Clearance Form
• Waiver of Subdivision Approval Application
• Preliminary Subdivision Approval Application
• Final Subdivision Approval Application
• Waiver of Site Plan Approval Application
• Waiver of Site Plan – Sign in a CB Zone Application
• Preliminary Site Plan Approval Application
• Final Site Plan Approval Application
• Special Use Permit Application
• Steep Slope Permit Application

Recreation & Parks Department
Facility Use Permits & Applications:

• Park/Facility Use Fees
• Bedford Hills Community House
• Bedford Hills Memorial Park
• Bedford Hills Train Station
• Bedford Village Memorial Park
• Canine Commons – Dog Park
• Katonah Memorial Park
• Katonah Memorial Park Shelter Fireplace Permit Application
• Application for Memorial Donation and Dedication or Facility Naming

Activity Registration

• Activity/Trip Refund Request Form
• Program/Senior Trip Registration Form

Platform Tennis (updated seasonally) :

• Platform Tennis Court Reservation

Pool (updated seasonally) :

• 2023 Pool Registration Form
• 2023 Membership Type & Fees

Employment Application:

•  Seasonal Employment Application

Tax Receiver

• Online Tax Payment
• Request Mailing of Duplicate Tax Bill/Statements of Unpaid Taxes to a 3rd Party

Town Clerk

• Alcohol Policy & Permit Application
• Birth Record Copy from Local Registrar
• Death Record Copy from Local Registrar
• Transcript of Marriage Request Form
• Marriage Record Copy from Local Registrar
• Cabaret License Application
• Canine Commons Dog Park Rules and License Application (residents and non-residents)
• 2022 Licensed Carters in the Town of Bedford
• Do-Not-Knock-Application
• Dog License Application
• Filming and Photography Permit Application
• Firework Permit Application
• FOIL – Freedom of Information Law Application
• Genealogical Service Application
• Handicapped Parking Permit/License Plate Application (completed by doctor; issued at Town Clerk’s office)
• Holiday Display Application Package
• Outside Dining Application
• Voter Absentee Ballot Application / Registration Form
• Wild Animal Fact Sheet & Report to File

Wetlands Control Commission

• 2023 Meeting Schedule
• Administrative Permit Application
• Application for Wetlands Permit (part 1)
  (Part 1 contains directions and submission requirements. Please download and complete Parts 2 and 3.)
• Application for Wetlands Permit (part 2)
• Application for Wetlands Permit (part 3)
• Time Extension – Amendment Application

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

• 2022 Meeting Schedule
• Instructions for Variance/Special Permit Application
• Application for Variance
• Application for Special Permit