Building Inspection
Building Permits
Due to COVID-19, all permits will be handled electronically. For more information please contact Megan Brewer directly at mbrewer@lockportny.gov
Code Enforcement
Code enforcement in Lockport is intended to ensure all buildings are maintained to meet international building code standards. Code enforcement also deals with public nuisances and debris issues. Learn more about the office here.
The Building Inspection Department oversees the approval of construction and demolition projects within the City of Lockport. The department also works with the Common Council and state and national agencies to maintain compliance with building code standards and requirements, ensuring the safe design and construction of new structures or renovation of existing properties.
The department is also responsible for the planning and zoning activities within the City of Lockport. For questions related to zoning or the variance application process, please contact the Building Inspection Department.
Building Inspection Staff:
Dan Wojewoda
Building Inspector
Megan Brewer
Inspection Data Coordinator / Zoning Officer
mbrewer@lockportny.gov
Comprehensive Plan Updates
Recent News
Mayor Wohleben Appoints Replacement Common Council President
From Mayor David R. Wohleben: In accordance with Section 57 of the City of Lockport Charter and as one of my first official duties as mayor for the City of Lockport, I hereby appoint 5th Ward Alderman Richard Abbott as President of the Common Council. My decision to...
Anne McCaffrey to Resign as Mayor of Lockport
Mayor Anne McCaffrey announced today that she will be resigning as mayor of the City of Lockport effective Aug. 8, 2018. McCaffrey has accepted a new position as president and CEO of Eastern Niagara Hospital. McCaffrey stated, “It has been an honor to serve as mayor...
Lockport to host foreclosure workshop on Thursday
The City of Lockport will host a Foreclosure Prevention Resources Awareness Workshop from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, in the Common Council chambers. The workshop is the second workshop that the city is undertaking as part of its effort to clear urban blight...
Building Inspection
Jason Dool
Chief Building Inspector
Lockport Municipal Building
One Locks Plaza
Lockport, New York 14094
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Office
716.439.6754
Fax
716.439.6605
jdool@lockportny.gov