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Facilities Planning

The Office of Facilities Planning (OFP), on behalf of the Commissioner, is the code enforcement authority for public schools, BOCES, and charter schools that were chartered after July 31, 2010.

Project Submissions

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Review Process at Facilities Planning
Building Permit Guidelines
BOCES
Project Review Queue Status

Forms & Manuals

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Forms & Checklists
Five Year Plan
SHPO Guidelines
SEQR Guidelines
Manuals & Guidelines

Building Aid

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Preliminary Submissions
Final Cost Report
Final Cost Report Due Dates

Additional Resources

FAQ
Emergency Project
Laws & Regulations
Policy Memos
Articles & Reference Guidance
Green Ribbon Schools
Non-Public & Charter Schools
Facilities Planning - Fire Safety / Project Management application access in the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Business Portal

Recent News

October 30, 2026
Clarification Added to the 2026 Manual of Planning Standards (MPS)
Office of Facilities Planning has made some minor changes to provide additional clarification in response to questions received from the field.
October 1, 2026
Energy Performance Contracts: Simple Payback Period Extended to 25 Years
Chapter 310 of the Laws of 2026 amended Education Law § 3602(6)(i)(5)(i)(C) to extend the maximum term for guaranteed recovery of Energy Performance Contract (EPC) costs from 18 years to 25 years.
July 21, 2026
New Final Cost Report Submission Requirements Effective July 16, 2026
The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ has updated the submission process for Final Cost Reports.
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