Requirements for Free Standing/Retaining Wall Permit
A Building Permit is required for a free-standing/retaining wall more than four feet (4') in height, or tiered retaining walls less than twenty feet (20’) apart with a combined height of more than four feet (4'). The height of the wall shall be measured from the grade to the highest component of the wall.
Applications for Permits must be submitted on the Town’s application portal:
www.buildingpermitapp.com – Residential or Commercial Building Permit
Filing Instructions
The following items must be submitted to file for free-standing/retaining wall building permit:
- Property Owner Affidavit, filled out in its entirety, must be signed by the property owner and notarized.
- Recent complete surveys by a licensed land surveyor, showing the entire property and all existing buildings and structures.
- Plot Plan indicating scope of work.
- Construction Drawings
- Certificate of Worker’s Compensation (use form C-105.2 or U-26.3 as applicable).
- Copy of Suffolk County Home Improvement License Photo ID card (front and back)
- Photos of current conditions (interior) and structure (exterior).
For retaining walls with grading/regrading there are additional requires:
- Retaining Wall Questionnaire
- Grading/Regrading Questionnaire
- Topographical survey
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
100 Main Street
Huntington, NY 11743
Building & Housing Room 115
Payment of Fees can be made in-person by check or on the portal by credit card.