Our mission:
To support the City of Rochester's Vision and its Values and Guiding Principles, the Bureau of Buildings and Compliance and the Bureau of Zoning and Permitting will perform permit application review processes, facilitate rehabilitation grant programs, and conduct inspection services to ensure that all buildings and properties in the City of Rochester comply with local, county, state and federal regulations.

Our team will do this by delivering timely, consistent, and comprehensive customer-oriented services most cost-effectively.

The Bureau of Zoning and Permitting consists of:
Permit Office — Room 121B, 585-428-6520
Licensed Trades — Room 121B, 585-428-9339
Plan Review — Room 121B, 585-428-6526
Division of Zoning — Room 125B, 585-428-7043