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Please be aware that a Building Permit is required for the construction, alteration, moving, repair, and use of any building or structure within the unincorporated areas of the Town of Huntington, including a Swimming Pool. In the case of properties within one of Huntington's incorporated villages (Asharoken, Huntington Bay, Lloyd Harbor and Northport), the permit process and function is handled by your village building officials. 

*ALSO REQUIRED FOR ABOVE GROUND POOLS*

Requirements for Swimming Pools:

1. Pool may be located in the rear yard or side yard in accordance with setbacks. Please note: corner properties must have pool located in year yard only. 
2. Five (5) foot setback or more is required to the property line.
3. Pool equipment is also required to maintain at least a five (5) foot setback to the property line.
4. A fence enclosure with access gates, etc. is also required under the provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (Appendix G).
   

All electrical work must comply with Article 680 of the National Electric Code, and an Electrical Inspection Certificate must be submitted prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Completion. 

A vacuum breaker is required for plumbing, which may be installed by the property owner. 

Filing Instructions:

1. Two (2) completed Outdoor Water Pool Permit Application (87-02) forms. They must be filled out in their entirety and must be signed by the property owner and notarized.
2. Two (2) copies of a recent complete survey.
3. Two (2) copies of the subject plot plan indicating the required fence enclosure height and location, pool size, shape, location and all remaining dimensions (setbacks) from the pool to the property lines. 
4. Two (2) sets of the pool plans that indicate size, depth, and type of construction.
5. Two (2) Swimming Pool Affidavit (87-03) forms signed and notarized by the property owner.
6. A Certificate of Worker's Compensation (use form C-105.2 or U-26.3 as applicable). 
7. Copy of Suffolk County Home Improvement License Photo ID.
8. One (1) copy of a recent tax bill showing section, block, and lot.
9. Photos from street to pool location to show grade of property.
10. Proof of ownership (only if new homeowner). 

Applications and Payments related to Permits and CO’s can be sent via express or regular mail to:

Town Hall
100 Main Street
Huntington, NY 11743
ATTN: Building & Housing Room 115

- OR -

They can be dropped off in-person at the Building & Housing Department in Town Hall (Room 115).

Payment of Fees can be made in-person or over the phone by credit card.