Village of Lake Success Building Permits
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4.6on Google (11 reviews). Opens our Google listing.Lake Success is a village in the Town of North Hempstead, and permits go to the Village. The Village's rule: you need a permit to build, extend or improve property.
Village of Lake Success Building Department (not us)
- Address
- Village Office, 318 Lakeville Road, Great Neck, NY 11020
- Phone
- 516-482-4411 Building Department, extension 108
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 9:00am–4:30pm
- Permit portal
- Paper for now. The Village's online portal is marked coming soon.
- Permit rules
- When you need a permit
- Local code
- Code of the Village of Lake Success
How Filing Works in Lake Success
- PlansTwo sets by a NY architect or engineer, with zoning math and a digital copy.
- PapersSurvey, assessor form, mechanical form and owner sign-off.
- Design reviewNew homes, additions and outside changes go to the Planning Board.
- Weekdays onlyConstruction Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm. No weekends.
Selling your house? Close your open permits first.
How We Help in Lake Success
- Complete packages. Plans, survey, mechanical and Planning Board forms together.
- We handle Planning Board review and follow up to the CO.
- 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 Lake Success, assuming no extra work or construction needs to be done and the building department accepts the permit application.
Lake Success Permit Questions
What work needs a permit in Lake Success?
The Village says you need a permit to build, extend or improve property, and all plumbing and electrical work needs a permit. Plumbing, HVAC, drainage, generators, lawn sprinklers and pool equipment use the mechanical permit.
Source: Village of Lake Success: Building Department (opens in a new tab)
Who reviews the look of my house?
The Planning Board. It approves site plans and oversees the look of buildings, acting as the architectural review board for new homes, additions and outside changes. Appeals go to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Source: Village of Lake Success: Building Department (opens in a new tab)
How long is a permit good for?
One year, renewable once for another year. After two years the permit is void and you have to apply again.
Source: Village of Lake Success: Building & Planning Board Application (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
Do I need a permit to remove a tree?
Yes, for any tree 6 inches or more across at 4 feet above the ground. Mark it with a red ribbon. The Village decides if an arborist report is needed.
Source: Village of Lake Success: Tree Removal & Trimming Permit Application (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
Does Lake Success have a rental permit?
The Village requires a rental permit for rented houses. We don't file rental permits; this is for your information.
Call or text us and we'll take your details by phone.
Hours
- Monday
- 8:30am–8:30pm
- Tuesday
- 8:30am–8:30pm
- Wednesday
- 8:30am–8:30pm
- Thursday
- 8:30am–8:30pm
- Friday
- 8:30am–8:30pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
After-hours and weekend messages are answered the next business day.
Prefer to talk? Call or text 516-399-0139.