Village of Malverne Building Permits

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Malverne is a village in the Town of Hempstead, and permits go to the Village. The Village's rule: kitchen and bath remodels, windows and doors need a permit too.

Village of Malverne Building Department (not us)

Address: Village Hall, 99 Church Street, Malverne, NY 11565
Phone: 516-599-1200 ext. 113
Permit portal: Online. Malverne takes building, plumbing and electrical applications through forms on the Village website, each document uploaded as its own file.
Permit rules: When Do I Need a Permit? (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
Local code: Code of the Village of Malverne
Forms: Permits & applications

Permits We Handle in Malverne

Village of Malverne Building Permit Fees

A residential building permit in Malverne costs $115 for the first $1,000 of construction cost, plus $15 for each additional $1,000, and a $150 application fee.

Fees charged by the Village of Malverne Building Department
Permit	Fee
Application fee, residential	$150
Building permit, residential	$115 for the first $1,000 of cost, plus $15 per additional $1,000
Certificate of occupancy, residential	$150
Fence	$200
Swimming pool with drywell	$750, plus other permits
Demolition, per structure	$350

Work built before a permit adds 100% to the total.

Source: Village of Malverne: Permit Fee Schedule, effective June 1, 2026 (PDF) (opens in a new tab). Checked October 21, 2026.

How Filing Works in Malverne

OnlineForms on the Village site, one file per document.
Zoning analysisSealed by a design professional when footprint or use changes.
Zoning firstAny variance is decided before the ARB looks at the design.
By appointmentInspectors are available by appointment only.

Selling your house? Close your open permits first.

Open permit close-outs

How We Help in Malverne

Clean uploads. Every affidavit, form and plan as its own file, the way Malverne wants them.
Board timing. Zoning and ARB filings go in at least 6 weeks ahead, and we plan for both.
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 Malverne, 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

Malverne Permit Questions

What needs a permit in Malverne?

More than most people expect: kitchen and bath remodels, window and exterior door replacements, drywall and insulation replacement, finished basements, garage and attic conversions, central air and ductless splits, EV chargers, solar, generators, fences, driveways, pools and hot tubs, plus additions and new buildings.

Source: Village of Malverne: When Do I Need a Permit? (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

What goes in a Malverne application?

The owner's affidavit for electronic filing, a detailed scope of work, a sealed zoning analysis when the footprint or use changes, separate plumbing, electrical and HVAC applications, the Nassau County tax assessment form, the design professional's and applicant's affidavits, a smoke and CO detector affidavit, and a short environmental assessment form. Every contractor must be licensed with the Village.

Source: Village of Malverne: Building Permit Instructions (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

Does my project go to the ARB?

New buildings, additions, dormers, big exterior renovations, unusual accessory structures and commercial signs do. Pools, decks and some porches and detached garages usually need zoning review only. If you need a variance, the zoning board decides it before the ARB review.

Source: Village of Malverne: ARB & ZBA Process (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

How long is a Malverne permit good for?

One year, and it stays in effect while substantial work keeps going. If no substantial work happens for 60 days, the permit is treated as abandoned unless it's extended.

Source: Village of Malverne Code §265-9 (opens in a new tab)