Village of East Rockaway Building Permits

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East Rockaway is a village in the Town of Hempstead, and permits go to the Village. The Village's rule: a permit can be renewed only twice.

Village of East Rockaway Department of Buildings (not us)

Address: 376 Atlantic Avenue, East Rockaway, NY 11518-0189
Phone: 516-887-6310
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–3:45pm.
Permit portal: None. Building permits are filed on paper, with an application the owner signs and notarizes.
Permit rules: Department of Buildings
Local code: Code of the Village of East Rockaway
Forms: Permit applications

Permits We Handle in East Rockaway

How Filing Works in East Rockaway

Owner signsThe owner signs the application before a notary.
SurveysTwo current surveys showing all setbacks and the average front yard.
Registered tradesEach contractor holds a two-year East Rockaway registration.
90 daysApplications left dormant for 90 days are destroyed.

Selling your house? Close your open permits first.

Open permit close-outs

How We Help in East Rockaway

We watch the permit clock. We track the start and finish dates so the permit isn't forfeited.
Every affidavit in place. Including the Wood Construction Notice and the no-electrical or no-mechanical affidavits.
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 East Rockaway, 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

East Rockaway Permit Questions

How long is an East Rockaway permit good for?

Work must start within three months and finish within one year. Only two renewals are allowed. If the work still isn't done, the permit is forfeited and the property must be restored to its original condition within 60 days.

Source: Village of East Rockaway Code §101-18 (opens in a new tab)

Does my project need a permit?

The Village asks you to contact the department before planning alterations, additions, fences, decks, pools or satellite dishes. If you're not sure, call the office.

Source: Village of East Rockaway: Department of Buildings (opens in a new tab)

When can contractors work?

Monday through Saturday, 7am–8pm, and not on legal holidays. Construction waste can't go to the curb for regular pickup.

Source: Village of East Rockaway: Instructions for Filing a Building Permit (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

What closes out the permit?

All the inspections, the original electrical inspection certificate and a final survey. Call the department at least one day before each inspection.

Source: Village of East Rockaway: Instructions for Filing a Building Permit (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

When do I apply for a certificate of occupancy?

At the same time as the building permit. A CO is needed for new or altered buildings and for changes of use, and sidewalks and curbs must be in place first.

Source: Village of East Rockaway Code, Ch. 101 (opens in a new tab)

Do I need a permit to rent out my home?

Yes. A home or unit that isn't owner-occupied needs a rental permit from the Superintendent of Buildings before anyone moves in. It lasts two years, and you renew at least 30 days before it expires. We don't file rental permits; this is for your information.

Source: Village of East Rockaway Code, Ch. 234 (opens in a new tab)

History of Building Codes