Construction and Hauling Permits

All work within or adjacent to a County Highway requires a permit from TCHWY.

Please read your responsibilities(PDF, 265KB) for working within the Highway right-of-way, insurance(PDF, 103KB) requirements and NYS Highway Road Preservation Law(PDF, 73KB).

Only Checks, Money Orders or Cashier's Checks will be accepted for Permits. No Cash payment accepted.

Construction Permits

  1. Highway Work Permit(PDF, 619KB) - All work within 25' of the centerline of the road requires a permit. Fee based on fee worksheet.
  2. Construction Permit Fee Worksheet(PDF, 117KB) - Lists the fees for various types of projects in the highway right-of-way.
  3. Private / Non-commercial Driveway Permit(PDF, 2MB) - For installation or replacement of driveway entrances.
  4. Permit Fee is $100. A $2,000 Security Deposit and Proof of Contractor's insurance are required at time of Permit submission.
  5. Driveway / Entrance Paving Permit - For paving or resurfacing of private/non-commercial driveways. Fee $25.00
  6. Driveway Maintenance - No permit is required for regular owner maintenance and repairs.

Expiration for all Construction Permits

  • 60 Calendar Days After TCHWY Permit Date
  • 30 Day Extension With Written Approval

Only Checks and Money Orders are accepted, there is not an online payment option at this time.

For additional permit information, email us at HighwayPermits@tompkins-co.org or call 607-274-0300.

Hauling Permits

  1. Non-Divisible Hauling Permit Single - Over-width, greater than 8'6" wide. Per move, specific route (i.e. mobile home, modular units). Fee $25.00/unit
  2. Non-Divisible Hauling Permit Blanket - Over-width, greater than 8'6" wide. Annual per vehicle blanket. Valid on all Tompkins County highways (i.e. construction, farm machinery). Fee $100.00
    Non-Divisible Hauling Permit form(PDF, 1007KB)
    Please also include with your permit submission:
    • Proposed route
    • Certificate of liability insurance
    • NYS DOT Special Hauling Superload Trip Permit application
  3. Overweight Hauling Permit - Annual, route specific. County stamp applied to NYS overweight permit. Fee $10.00 per unit.

Please complete the applicable portions of the permit and associated vehicle data corresponding to the NYSDOT Divisible Load Overweight Permit. Clearly denote the Unit's fleet number on the NYSDOT permit form. The intent is to use a single TCHWY permit cover for your entire fleet.

Please also include with your permit submission:

  • NYS DOT Annual Divisible Load Permit for each unit

For additional permit information, email us at HighwayPermits@tompkins-co.org or call 607-274-0300.

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