Village of Bellerose Building Permits

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Bellerose is a village in the Town of Hempstead, and permits go to the Village. The Village's rule: the Building Inspector decides if your job goes to the Architectural Review Committee.

Village of Bellerose Building Department (not us)

Address: 50 Superior Road, Bellerose Village, NY 11001
Phone: 516-354-1000
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9am–4pm; Friday, 9am–12pm.
Permit portal: None. You bring the completed applications to Village Hall during business hours.
Permit rules: Building Department FAQ (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
Local code: Code of the Village of Bellerose
Forms: Building Department forms

Permits We Handle in Bellerose

How Filing Works in Bellerose

NotarizedThe owner's authorization is notarized.
In duplicateThe application, plans and a scaled plot plan go in twice.
RoofsRoof work uses its own Roofing Permit.
ARCThe Building Inspector decides if the ARC reviews your job.

Selling your house? Close your open permits first.

Open permit close-outs

How We Help in Bellerose

Ready for the ARC. We bring the photos, plans and color and material samples it asks for.
Expired permits closed. We use the Village's Close Expired Permit application.
Need a variance? We refer you to a zoning/land-use attorney and keep the permit moving.

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 Bellerose, 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

Bellerose Permit Questions

Does my job need a permit?

A building permit is needed for all additions, new construction or changes to the outside of a property, and for structural, electrical and plumbing changes inside a home or business. Roof work uses a separate Roofing Permit, and most business-district signs need a Sign Permit.

Source: Village of Bellerose: Building Department FAQ (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

What goes in a Bellerose application?

A fully completed application, the owner's notarized authorization, a description of the work, contractor information, and all required insurance and licenses. If you do the work yourself, a Homeowner's Certification takes the place of the contractor papers.

Source: Village of Bellerose: Building Department FAQ (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

What does the Architectural Review Committee look at?

It is a committee of the Building Department and meets the second Wednesday of each month. Applications are due a week before, and you must attend. Bring color photos of the house and the homes next door, plans, and color and material samples. Like-for-like repair or replacement of doors, windows, roofs, railings, awnings, walkways, driveways and outdoor fixtures is exempt.

Source: Village of Bellerose: Architectural Review (opens in a new tab)

How long does the Village take to review plans?

Under the Village Code, the Building Inspector approves or disapproves an application within 60 days.

Source: Village of Bellerose: Building Permits (Ch. 68) (opens in a new tab)

Do I need a permit to rent out my home?

Yes. Any home that isn't owner-occupied needs a rental permit from the Building Inspector. You include a scaled survey or sketch and floor plan, and an architect, engineer or the Building Inspector certifies the home after inspecting it. The permit lasts two years. We don't file rental permits; this is for your information.

Source: Village of Bellerose: Rental Property (opens in a new tab)

History of Building Codes