Westbury is an incorporated village with its own building department. Permits for work here are issued by the Village of Westbury — not by the Town of North Hempstead and not by Nassau County.
That trips up homeowners and out-of-area contractors constantly. Filing with the town when the village has jurisdiction means the application comes back and the clock restarts.
Do You Need a Permit in Westbury?
The Incorporated Village of Westbury Building Department issues permits for:
- Building permits
- Plumbing permits and licensing
- Electrical permits and licensing
For a kitchen or bathroom renovation the practical answer is nearly always yes. Anything touching plumbing, electrical, or structure requires a permit and inspections.
Westbury Building Department — Contact and Hours
| Address | 235 Lincoln Place, Village Hall — Second Floor, Westbury, NY 11590 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 516-334-1700 |
| Website | Incorporated Village of Westbury Building Department |
What Is Specific to Westbury
The Building Department sits on the second floor of Village Hall and handles building permits, code violations, and plumbing and electrical licensing. The Superintendent of Buildings is Joe Brillantino (ext. 130); the Deputy Superintendent is Tony Iadevaia (ext. 132). Village building administration is Article III of the Village Code. A code-enforcement hotline operates during and after regular office hours.
How We Handle Westbury Permits
We are a licensed general contractor (Nassau County Home Improvement License #184594) and have been building on Long Island since 1976. We file permits as part of the job — not as an extra you chase separately.
- We file with the village, not the town or county — the correct authority, first time
- We identify board review requirements before the application goes in
- We prepare drawings to the village’s submission standard
- We schedule inspections and carry the project through to certificate of occupancy
Permit Questions
Does Westbury issue its own building permits?
Yes. Westbury is an incorporated village with its own building department at 235 Lincoln Place, Village Hall — Second Floor, Westbury, NY 11590. Permits are issued by the village, not by the town or Nassau County.
Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen or bathroom in Westbury?
In nearly all cases, yes. Interior alterations require a permit, and work involving plumbing, electrical, or structural changes requires permits and inspections.
What happens if work is done without a permit in Westbury?
Unpermitted work can result in stop-work orders, fines, and difficulty obtaining a certificate of occupancy. It also commonly surfaces at resale, when a municipal search reveals open or absent permits.
How long does a Westbury building permit take?
Timelines depend on scope and whether the project requires board review. Board review is scheduled by meeting calendar, which is typically the largest variable. Contact the Building Department at 516-334-1700 for current processing times.
Planning a Renovation in Westbury?
We handle the permit process as part of the project. Free consultation, and a written line-item estimate.
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