Town of Brookhaven
Long Island
Building Division
Beth Reilly, Esq., Commissioner
Tara McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner
Angus Graham, Chief Building Inspector rev. 1-2020
One Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 • Phone 631-451-6333 • Fax 631-451-6341
BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION – completed and signed (make sure that you have the correct mailing address for the
applicant, engineer/architect and builder). FORM AVAILABLE ONLINE www.brookhavenny.gov
PLUMBING PERMIT APPLICATION – completed, signed by plumber (If homeowner is doing work, sign bottom of application).
FORM AVAILABLE ONLINE
TRANSACTIONAL DISCLOSURE – completed and sign
CERTIFICATION OF STRUCTURES FORM – completed and signed.
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION AFFIDAVIT—completed and notarized
AFFIDAVIT FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS—(additions to existing structures)
SURVEYS – ONE ORIGINAL AND THREE COPIES Surveys must be legible, full size and to scale. SURVEY MUST BE NO
OLDER THAN ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF APPLICATION. The surveyor’s seal and the survey date and/or revision date must
be on the survey. The distance from the nearest tie street must be indicated. Pencil in existing/proposed additions or accessory
structures, show exact dimensions and distance to property lines.
PLANS – THREE (3) SETS OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND A DIGITAL COPY IF AVAILABLE FOR ALL PERMITS.
Proposed and existing additions to one- and two- family residences 700 square feet or larger and all second story additions must have
plans prepared by a Registered Architect or Professional Engineer. Plans to be a minimum scale of ¼” to one foot. Plans must
demonstrate compliance with the NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the Energy Code of NYS including all
dimensions, structural details, insulation values, anchor bolts, hold downs and strapping details, windows and door styles and sizes,
live and dead loads, siding and roofing materials, ventilation details and uses for each space.
Manufacturer’s specifications are to be submitted for heating units, air-conditioning units, stoves and factory-built fireplaces.
New dwelling plans must be dropped off for review. See the Residential Drop-Off Plans Checklist for detailed submission
requirements.
CERTIFICATES - For all structures, 1 COPY of all Certificates of Occupancy, Compliance, Existing Use, or Zoning Compliance.
WORKERS COMPENSATION AND DISABILITY – (Proposed Structures) – The only Certificate of Insurance forms accepted
as proof of Workers Compensation from builder/contractor are: C-105.2 (9-07), SI-12, U-26.3, GSI-105.2, WC/DB-100, and
Disability are: WC/DB-100, DB-120.1 or DB-155. The Town of Brookhaven Building Department must be named as Certificate
Holder. NO ACORD FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED. If the HOMEOWNER is doing their own work, they must complete form
BP-1 and HAVE IT NOTARIZED. For additional information please call Walter Peretti at NYS WC Board 518-402-8330.
SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS—Properties located in the Special Flood Hazard Area must submit a “Floodplain
Development Permit Application” with the Building Permit Application.
Nitrogen Protection Zone—Properties located in the Nitrogen Protection Zone will require approval of the Town of Brookhaven
Environmental Division prior to the issuance of a building permit for certain scopes of construction.
FEE-You must pay when application is accepted based on sq. footage cost and/or cost of materials, or other basis as specified in the
Town Code. (Minimum $66.24) Cash/Check/Credit cards are accepted.
UNIVERSAL DESIGN PERMIT FEE- To qualify for the reduced fee your plans must demonstrate compliance with the Universal
Design criteria as specified in Town Code 16-5.
Suffolk County Health Dept. (If applicable) 852-5700
Environmental permits (T.O.B.) and/or (N.Y.S.) (if applicable)
Historic District Advisory Committee (T.O.B.) approval (if applicable)
Homeowners Association approval letter (If you reside in a condominium, townhouse, co-op or certain residential areas)