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Requirements for Demolition Permit

A Demolition Permit is required to remove any structure on residential and commercial property within the unincorporated areas of the Town of Huntington. In the case of properties within one of Huntington's incorporated villages (Asharoken, Huntington Bay, Lloyd Harbor, and Northport) check with your village building officials.

Applications for Permits must be submitted on the Town’s application portal:

www.buildingpermitapp.com – Residential Express Permit or Commercial Building Permit

Filing Instructions

  1. Property Owner Affidavit signed and notarized.
  2. A copy of a recent complete (unaltered) survey by a licensed land surveyor, showing the entire property and all the existing buildings and structures.
  3. A plot plan indicating with an “X” structure/s to be removed/demolished
  4. Certificate of Worker's Compensation (C-105.2 or U-26.3) form.
  5. New York State Law requires a survey of the building to identify the presence of asbestos prior to commencing any demolition work. The survey must be completed by a licensed asbestos contractor. The following buildings are exempt:
    • An agricultural building
    • Buildings with original construction on or after January 1, 1974.
    • A structure certified in writing to be structurally unsound by a licensed design professional or an official competent jurisdiction.
  6. A letter from the PSEG and/or National Grid indicating that all gas and electric services to the building or structure to be demolished have been disconnected or have not been installed.
  7. A copy of disconnection letter from either your water district or company, as the case may be, indicating that the water service to the premises has been disconnected to their satisfaction.
  8. Pre-site inspection by Town of Huntington Building Inspector


Applications and Payments related to Permits and CO’s must be submitted on the Town’s application portal: www.buildingpermitapp.com

If you need assistance with submitting your application, the Building Dept. is open Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 3pm, with self-service computer kiosks:

Town Hall - Building & Housing Room 115
100 Main Street
Huntington, NY 11743

Payment of Fees can be made in-person by check or on the portal by credit card.