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EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

ELECTRICAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR LOCATIONS IN THE TOWNS OF CARMEL, PATTERSON AND PUTNAM VALLEY MUST BE FILED DIRECTLY WITH THOSE BUILDING DEPARTMENTS. 

THEY CAN NO LONGER BE PROCESSED THROUGH THE CONSUMER AFFAIRS OFFICE.

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

PUTNAM COUNTY NO LONGER HAS A RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT WITH ROCKLAND COUNTY FOR ALL PLUMBING/MECHANICAL TRADES LICENSES.  CURRENT LICENSES WILL BE HONORED BUT NO NEW RECIPROCAL LICENSES ARE AVAILABLE. (12/9/2022)

Attention all Contractors and Tradesmen.

The Putnam County Home Improvement Board, a nine-member VOLUNTARY board, is seeking applications for an open Board position.  Applicants for the position must either be a resident of Putnam County or own a business within the County and must be able to commit to a minimum of one evening meeting per month.  The position does not require experience in the home improvement field.

Please submit resumé and letter of interest to:

Putnam County Home Improvement Board
110 Old Route 6, Building #3
Carmel, NY 10512

Attention all Contractors and Tradesmen.

Please see the attached memo regarding our new licensing database and the changes to your license and registration numbers.

2023 Board Meetings

Board Agendas & Minutes

Electrical Board

  • January 17, 2023

  • February 21, 2023

  • March 21, 2023

  • April 18, 2023

Home Improvement

  • January 11, 2023

  • February 8, 2023

  • March 8, 2023- CANCELED

  • April 12, 2023

Plumbing Board

Forms & Applications Download

Federal / State Agencies

  • NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets

    1-800-554-4501

    Information on weights and measures, food safety & inspection, milk control & dairy services, kosher law enforcement and the New York State Fair.

  • NYS Attorney General

    1-800-771-7755

    Contact this office for a wide range of publications and other information important to persons living, working and visiting New York such as landlord/tenant issues, new and used car lemon laws and registered charities.

  • NYS Consumer Protection Board

    1-800-638-CPSC
  • NYS Department of Finance

    Insurance related issues call 1-800-342-3736, 212-480-6400, or 518-474-6600
    Banking related issues call 1-877-BANK-NYS (1-877-226-5697)
    Foreclosure Relief Hotline: (800) 269-0990

  • NYS Department of Motor Vehicles

    1-914-965-7766

    Contact this agency to file a complaint against a car dealership or repair shop.

  • NYS Public Service Commission

    1-800-342-3377

    Contact this agency if you have a complaint against a utility company, landline telephone company or cable television provider.

  • NYS Education Department (NYSED) Office of the Professions

    518-474-3817

    Contact this agency if you have a complaint about service or treatment by a professional licensed to practice by the State of New York, or about illegal practice of a profession by an unlicensed person.

  • Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

    1-888-225-5322

    Contact this agency to file a consumer complaint against telemarketers, telephone, cable or internet providers and for information on Wi-Fi networks and consumer privacy along with the National Do-Not-Call Registry.

  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

    1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357)

    Contact this agency for general consumer information, the do-not-call registry and information on identity theft,

  • US Consumer Product Safety Commission

    1 (800) 638-2772

    Contact this agency for information on recalls or to report an unsafe product.

  • US Food & Drug Administration

    1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)

    Information available on recalls and safety alerts of food, drugs and medical devices.

  • Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)

    1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357)

    The IC3 accepts online Internet crime complaints from either the actual victim or from a third party to the complainant.

Contact Us

  • Address:

    110 Old Route 6, Building 3
    Carmel, NY 10512

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The Putnam County Office of Consumer Affairs is open Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm, year round. 

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40 Gleneida Avenue
Carmel, New York 10512

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