Village of Great Neck Building Permits

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Great Neck is a village in the Town of North Hempstead, and permits go to the Village. The Village's rule: no permit until the contractor's license and insurance are on file.

Village of Great Neck Building Department (not us)

Address: 767 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11024
Phone: 516-482-2000
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm (shorter Fridays in summer)
Permit portal: None. Great Neck files on paper.
Permit rules: Building Department
Local code: Code of the Village of Great Neck
Forms: Building forms

Permits We Handle in Great Neck

Village of Great Neck Building Permit Fees

A building permit for new construction, additions or renovations in the Village of Great Neck costs a $300 application fee plus $3 per square foot of new or altered floor area.

Fees charged by the Village of Great Neck Building Department
Permit	Fee
New construction, additions and renovations	$300 plus $3 per square foot
Small additions under 200 square feet	$200 plus $2 per square foot
Repairs and maintenance without new floor area	$200 plus 1% of construction cost
Deck	$100 plus $1 per square foot
Fence	$150
Swimming pool	$300
Demolition of a one or two family house	$300

Fees double when work starts before a permit is filed and triple when it is substantially done.

Source: Village of Great Neck Code, Ch. A583 Schedule of Fees. Checked October 23, 2026.

How Filing Works in Great Neck

On paperNotarized forms from the owner and contractor.
PlansTwo sets, plus a scaled plot plan with setbacks.
SurveyA current survey by a licensed land surveyor.
BoardsSome projects go to design review, zoning or planning.

Selling your house? Close your open permits first.

Open permit close-outs

How We Help in Great Neck

Complete packages. Plans, survey, plot plan and notarized forms.
We handle board reviews and follow up to final sign-off.
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 Great Neck, 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

Great Neck Permit Questions

What does the Great Neck Building Department handle?

Building permits, inspections during and after construction, and Certificates of Occupancy and Compliance. It also issues sign, tree removal and other permits.

Source: Village of Great Neck: Building Department (opens in a new tab)

What goes in a Great Neck permit package?

A current survey by a licensed land surveyor, two sets of plans showing structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work, and a scaled plot plan with setbacks. The owner's authorization and the contractor's affidavit must be notarized. The contractor needs a Nassau County home improvement license and insurance before a permit is issued.

Source: Village of Great Neck: building permit application (opens in a new tab)

Which board will look at my project?

Depending on the project: the Architectural Review Committee, the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Planning Board, or the Board of Trustees for special permits. Requirements vary by zone.

Source: Village of Great Neck: building forms and board applications (opens in a new tab)

How long do I have to finish?

The Village's application says work must be done within one year unless the permit is extended. Keep the approved plans on site and the permit displayed.

Source: Village of Great Neck: building permit application (opens in a new tab)

Does Great Neck have rental registration?

Yes. The Village registers rentals, and multi-family registrations renew each year by July 1. We don't file rental permits; this is for your information.

Source: Village of Great Neck: multi-family dwelling registration (opens in a new tab)

History of Building Codes