Frequently Asked Questions

A Building Permit is the first step to making any change to property you own. This permit is issued from the Town and allows the building process to begin. The Building Permit process allows you to know that your project is built to code, inspected, and legally recognized by the Town so you can live in your home with peace of mind that it has met all safety and legal standards. In addition, by working with the Town to achieve compliance, you will obtain a Certificate of Occupancy (CO), which home owner's insurance and mortgage companies require. You must have a CO before you can live in this structure. Structures that are built without a building permit are subject to fines. A Building Permit is a formal written approval, stating all requirements and it is subject to various inspections by the Town allowing you to, in any way, alter property that you own. Please see the following information and instructions and/or applications for specific types of Building Permits:

• Bulkheading Building Permit
• Commercial Building Permit
• Demolition Permit
• Emergency Repair Permit Application
• Outer Beach Building Permit
• Residential Building Permit
• Residential Solar Panel Permit Application
• Instructions to Maintain (legalize) a Structure
• Instructions to Maintain (legalize) a Dwelling
• Building Permit for the Sale of Christmas Trees
• Rules for Sheds, Decks, Fences and Pools
• Smoke Detector Requirements
• Zoning Table of Requirements

Building Permits are required for the following projects (among others):

• All new buildings and homes including modular construction
• Additions
• Dormers
• Cathedral ceilings (architect plans required)
• Bathrooms
• Finished basements (sheet rock on the walls and flooring other than concrete)
• Garage conversions
• Gazebos
• Hot tubs
• Interior alterations (addition or removal of walls)
• Pools (in-ground and above ground)
• Porches
• Decks
• Roof replacement (removal of plywood)
Replacement of windows and doors (Only if size and/or location changes)
• Sheds (larger than 100 sq. ft.)
• Gas fireplaces (UL approved fireplace, plumbing permit also required)
• Sky lights

You can apply for a Building Permit through the Town's Building Division located at Babylon Town Hall at 200 East Sunrise Highway in Lindenhurst. A Town representative will provide you with all the necessary forms and explain the requirements and the procedure. For further information, call (631) 957- 3058.

A building permit is required before starting any construction or alteration project on real property. To discuss your project with the Town, contact the Building Division at (631) 957-3058.

Yes. Building Permits for wood burning stoves or fireplaces can be obtained through the Town of Babylon's Building Division.

Yes. Building Permits for a Hood and Duct System can be obtained from the Town's Building Division and a permit from the Fire Marshal's Office are required to install a Hood and Duct System.