BUILDING DEPARTMENT

Robert O'Shea - Building Inspector
Tuesday & Thursday - by appointment only:
Telephone: 631-584-5602
FAX: 631-862-1417

 

Available Links

Click here for Village Code
Click here for Permit Forms
Click Here for a Zoning Map

 

BUILDING PERMITS

Building Permits are required for all structures, as defined in the Village code. This includes any new construction, addition and alterations to existing structures, plumbing and electrical alterations as well as accessory structures, such as pools, patios, fences, walls, ponds, tennis and sports courts, gazebos, cabanas, garages, decks, oil or LP gas tanks, retaining walls, docks, driveways, and grade changes. A building permit application is the starting point for all Board applications, i.e. Architectural Review Board, Planning Board, Joint Coastal Management Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. In addition to approval of the various boards, you may also need approval from the Suffolk County Board of Health and DEC, either permit or a letter of non-jurisdiction.

NOTE:

Building Permits are valid for one year. If a CO is not issued, a permit must be renewed.

BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS

Applications are available (Click here) or at Village Hall. Village Hall is open Monday thru Thursday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM .

PLEASE NOTE:

Building permit applications must be complete and presented to the building department no later than the second Monday of each month, with appropriate fees to be placed on the ARB agenda for their next meeting date.

INSPECTIONS

Inspections are required at various stages of construction. Contact the building department at 631-584-5602 to schedule an inspection. All stage inspections are required for the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.

CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OR COMPLIANCE

A Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance is required for all open permits. The following documents may be necessary to issue a CO. As Built Survey, Electrical Inspection Certificate, Suffolk County Board of Health Inspectors Certification, Architects and/or Structural Engineers certification and Village Engineers certification on all drainage and site work.

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VILLAGE OF HEAD OF THE HARBOR

500 N. Country Road
Saint James, NY 11780

Phone: 631-584-5550
Fax: 631-862-1417

PHONE NUMBERS

Village Hall: 631-584-5550
Traffic Court/Court Clerk: 631-584-2034
Building Dept: 631-584-5602
Village Clerk: 631-584-2239
Treasurer/Tax Inquiries: 631-584-5596
Highway Dept: 631-584-3701
Police Dept: 631-584-7891