Old Westbury is an incorporated village with its own building department. Permits for work here are issued by the Village of Old 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 Old Westbury?
The Village of Old Westbury Building Department issues permits for:
- Construction within the Village
- Exterior alteration of a landmark or landmark site
For a kitchen or bathroom renovation the practical answer is nearly always yes. Anything touching plumbing, electrical, or structure requires a permit and inspections.
Old Westbury Building Department — Contact and Hours
| Address | 1 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 516-626-0800 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Website | Village of Old Westbury Building Department |
Boards That Can Affect Your Project
Projects in Old Westbury may require review beyond the building department itself:
- Architectural Review Board
- Board of Historic Review
Each board meets on its own calendar. This is where village timelines are won or lost. A project that needs board review and misses a filing deadline waits for the next meeting — and that delay is invisible until it has already happened.
What Is Specific to Old Westbury
Old Westbury does not accept piecemeal submissions. The village requires that all Building Department applications, detailed plans, surveys, and fees be submitted together, in person. A partial package is not a head start here — it is a rejected filing.
Old Westbury also maintains a Board of Historic Review. No landmark or landmark site may be demolished, reconstructed, modified, or altered on its exterior without prior board approval. Permits are governed by Article X of the Village Code.
How We Handle Old 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 Old Westbury issue its own building permits?
Yes. Old Westbury is an incorporated village with its own building department at 1 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568. 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 Old 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 Old 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 Old 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 516-626-0800 for current processing times.
Planning a Renovation in Old Westbury?
We handle the permit process as part of the project. Free consultation, and a written line-item estimate.
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