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Requirements and Guidelines for Filing Applications

Please be advised that a Building Permit is required for the construction, alteration, moving, repair, and modification, demolition, in whole or in part or the change of use of any building or structure. In the case of properties within one of Huntington's incorporated villages (Asharoken, Huntington Bay, Lloyd Harbor and Northport) this function is handled by your village building officials.

Different kinds of improvements to real property require various permits, inspections and approvals. Specific forms necessary in connection with a building project are linked below and contain instructions and explanatory notes helpful to applicants. 

Applications can be sent via express or regular mail while Town Hall is closed. We will review applications without payments. The examiner will contact the applicant with the required permit fee.

Payments can be sent by mail or dropped off in the white mailbox in the front entrance of Town Hall. The mailbox is intended for residents to drop off mail to Town Hall, it is not intended to be used for applications. We are also accepting credit cards over the phone.

RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES REQUIRING PERMIT:

Additions, Alterations, Antennas, Arbor, Awning, Balcony, Barn, BBQ (4'+), Cabana, Carport, Cellar Entrance, Chicken Coop, Chimney, Deck (8"+), Demolition, Dog Run, Elevator, Fence*(6'+ from grade), Finished Basement, Fireplace or Stove (Wood/Gas-Interior/Exterior), Garage (Attached/Detached) Gazebo, Moving a Structure, New Building, Patio (30"+), Pergola, Pool (Above/In-ground), Porch, Ramp, Regrade, Retaining Walls* (4' and over cumulative), Satellite Dish, Shed, Solar, Stable, Trellis 

COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES REQUIRING PERMIT: 

Additions, Antenna, Awnings, Balcony, Basement, Cellar Entrance, Communication Towers, Conversion - Change of Use, Demolition, Elevators, Entry Ramp, Fences* (6'+ from grade), Foundation, Garages, Hood & Duct, Interior Alterations, Kiosk, New Buildings, Parking Lot, Ramp, Retaining Walls* (4' and over cumulative), Satellite Dishes, Solar Panels, Storage Building, Vapor Room

 Building Permit Application (Form 87-01)
 Demolition Permit Application (Form 87-04)
 FOIL Request (Form 87-15)
 Form 87-11-Master Plumbers License Application.pdf
 Form 87-12-Limited Plumbers License Application.pdf
 Form 87-13-Plumbing Permit Application.pdf
 Grading Questionnaire (Form 87-09)
 Hold Harmless Agreement Forms (Highway Department)
 Letter in Lieu of Certificate of Occupancy Application (Form 87-07)
 Licensee Certification for Temporary Extension onto Municipal Property
 Outdoor Water Pool Permit Application (Form 87-02)
 Owner's Affidavit for Water Pool Permit (Form 87-03)
 Permitted Use Certificate Application (Form 87-06)
 Plumbing Code adopted 4-21-15
 Plumbing License Instructions 5-14-15
 Plumbing Sketch Examples
 Retaining Wall Questionnaire (Form 87-08)
 Solar Energy System Fast-Track Permit Application (Form 87-05)

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.