Highway

Permits

Right-of-Way Permits

The Genesee County Highway Department requires permits for contractors or utility companies performing work within the county right-of-way. A work permit may be applied for through the mail, via fax or printed from this site. Applications may be viewed for printing by clicking HERE(pdf 34 kb). Completed applications should be mailed or faxed to:

Genesee County Highway Department
153 Cedar Street
Batavia, New York 14020
FAX (585) 343-9303

Special Hauling Permits

Permits are also required for hauling overweight and oversized equipment. Haulers must submit an approved NYSDOT permit and proof of liability insurance with their permit application. Applications may be viewed for printing by clicking HERE (pdf 27 kb). Completed applications should be mailed or faxed to the address above. Approved permits will be returned to haulers within two days.

Driveway Permits

Genesee County does issue formal permits for new driveways on County Roads. Property owners are required to purchase smooth interior plastic culvert pipe, if needed. The County Highway Department will provide labor and materials to install the pipe. Please contact the Deputy Highway Superintendent at 344-8508 to schedule your driveway culvert installation.

Permit Fee Worksheet (pdf 50 kb)