Knowledge Base

Please be aware that a Demolition Permit is require to remove any structure on residential and commercial property within the unincorporated areas of the Town of Huntington. In the case of properties within one of Huntington's incorporated villages (Asharoken, Huntington Bay, Lloyd Harbor, and Northport) check with your village building officials.

Filing Instructions

The following must be submitted and accepted by the Department of Engineering Services prior to the issuance of a Demolition Permit:

1. Two (2) completed applications for a Demolition Permit (87-04) must be submitted for the building(s) to be demolished. Application forms should be filled out in the entirety and must be signed by the property owner and notarized. 

2. A Certificate of Worker's Compensation insurance (use form C-105.2 or U-26.3 as applicable) covering demolition work at the subject site.

3. One (1) copy of a recent tax bill showing Section, Block, and Lot.

4. Two (2) copies of a survey, showing project prior to demolition. The building to be demolished should be shaded. 

• To obtain a copy of a survey of your property, a FOIL Request Form must be completed and submitted to the Town of Huntington.
• All FOIL Request Forms can be delivered in person, faxed, or scanned and emailed.

5. New York State Labor requires a survey of the building to identify the presence of asbestos prior to commencing any demolition work. The survey must be completed by a licensed asbestos contractor. The following buildings are exempt:

• An agricultural building
• Buildings with original construction on or after January 1, 1974.
• A structure certified in writing to be structurally unsound by a licenses design professional or an official competent jurisdiction. 

6. An original letter from the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) and/or National Grid indicating that all gas and electric services to the building or structure to be demolished have been disconnected or have not been installed.

7. An original copy of disconnection letter from either your water district or company, as the case may be, indicating that the water service to the premises has been disconnected to their satisfaction.

8. All of the foregoing requirements must be satisfied prior to the issuance of a Demolition Permit.

9. Demolition shall comply with the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (Part 608, Sections 1, 2, and 3).

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.