Village of Baxter Estates Building Permits

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Baxter Estates is a village in the Town of North Hempstead, and permits go to the Village. The Village's rule: a permit gets one nine-month extension, and after that you need a new permit.

Village of Baxter Estates Building Department (not us)

Address: 315 Main Street, Port Washington, NY 11050
Phone: 516-767-0096
Email: building@baxterestates.gov
Hours: Village office Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm. The Superintendent of Buildings is in Tuesday and Thursday 3pm–5pm, and Wednesday 8am–noon.
Permit portal: None. Applications are filed on paper and dropped off at Village Hall.
Permit rules: When do I need a permit?
Local code: Code of the Village of Baxter Estates
Forms: Building permit forms

Permits We Handle in Baxter Estates

Village of Baxter Estates Building Permit Fees

A construction permit in Baxter Estates costs a $200 application fee and a $100 certificate fee, plus $2 per square foot of construction for projects up to 1,000 square feet.

Fees charged by the Village of Baxter Estates Building Department
Permit	Fee
Application fee, construction permit	$200
Certificate of occupancy or completion	$100
Projects up to 1,000 sq ft (e.g. kitchen, bathroom)	$2 per sq ft
New construction, additions and projects over 1,000 sq ft	$2 per sq ft for the first 1,000 sq ft, then $3 per sq ft
Driveway, patio, deck, shed, pool or accessory structure (200 sq ft or more)	$1 per sq ft
Fence	$150 new, $125 replacement

A plan review fee of 60% of the permit fee is due when plans are submitted.

Source: Village of Baxter Estates: Fee Schedule, adopted July 14, 2025 (PDF) (opens in a new tab). Checked October 21, 2026.

How Filing Works in Baxter Estates

NotarizedOne application, notarized, with the contractor's county license number.
Sealed drawingsTwo sets signed and sealed by an architect or engineer.
Survey and site planAn original survey, and a site plan showing trees and curb elevations.
Complete onlyThe Building Department cannot accept incomplete applications.

Selling your house? Close your open permits first.

Open permit close-outs

How We Help in Baxter Estates

Zoning math up front. We prepare the height, floor area and yard calculations the Village asks for.
We watch the clock. Extensions must be asked for 30 days before the permit runs out.
We close it out with the CO application, final survey and electrical certificate.

Decks, fences, sheds and pools: about 2–4 weeks. Other jobs: about 4–8 weeks on average.* It varies by village and scope.*Typical time is based on an average job in the Village of Baxter Estates, assuming no extra work or construction needs to be done and the building department accepts the permit application.

Rolled blueprints and a permit folder on a pickup tailgate in front of a home renovation

Baxter Estates Permit Questions

What work needs a permit in Baxter Estates?

The Village lists additions and alterations, A/C and ductless mini splits, curb cuts, decks and patios, demolition, driveway replacement, dumpsters, fences (new and replacement), finished basements, fireplaces, generators, hot tubs, new homes, heating units and oil-to-gas conversions, pools, retaining walls, roofing and siding, sheds, signs and awnings, solar, temporary structures, tree removal and window replacement. The list says there is more.

Source: Village of Baxter Estates: Building permit forms (opens in a new tab)

How long is a Baxter Estates permit good for?

Work must start within six months, and the permit is valid for one year. Ask for an extension 30 days before it expires. The extension lasts nine months and can't be renewed, so after that you need a new permit.

Source: Village of Baxter Estates: General Building Permit Application (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

Why does the Village photograph the street before I start?

Before work begins, the Superintendent records nearby public property like streets, curbs, trees and signs. If any of it is damaged, the CO is held until it is fixed. Appeals go to the Board of Trustees.

Source: Village of Baxter Estates Code, Ch. 78 (opens in a new tab)

What are the site rules during construction?

Dumpsters need a Village permit, must be covered at the end of each workday and emptied at least every 30 days. Silt fences must be cleaned weekly.

Source: Village of Baxter Estates: General Building Permit Application (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

Do I need a permit to rent out my home?

Yes. Baxter Estates has a rental permit and registration program, with an annual certification report. We don't file rental permits; this is for your information.

Source: Village of Baxter Estates: Building permit forms (opens in a new tab)

History of Building Codes