Town of Brookhaven
Long Island
Division of Building 10-11-16
Beth Reilly, Esq., Commissioner
Tara McLaughlin, Deputy Commissioner
Angus Graham, Chief Building Inspector
One Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 • Phone 631-451-6333 • Fax 631-451-6341
www.brookhavenny.gov
NEW HOUSE INSTRUCTIONS FOR OBTAINING A BUILDING PERMIT
(all one-family dwellings excluding the Great South Beach Area)
1. Application for Building and Zoning Permit completely filled out. Plumbing Application completely filled in.
FORMS AVAILABLE ON LINE
2. One original survey indicating preliminary approval by the Suffolk County Health Department as to water supply and sewage
system. Applicants whose property is within 300 feet of tidal or non-tidal waters are referred by the Suffolk County Health
Department to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
3. One original survey that has been approved by the Planning Board and the Department of Environmental Protection as to
compliance with appropriate sections of Chapter 85 (Zoning Ordinance) and the following laws or ordinances:
a. Chapter 33 (Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance)
b. Chapter 35 (Grading Ordinance)
c. Chapter 70 (Tree Preservation Ordinance)
d. Chapter 81 (Wetlands Ordinance)
e. Chapter 98 (Environmental Protection Local Law)
f. Chapter 130 (Subdivision Regulations)
g. Chapter 280A (New York State Law – Permits for
buildings not on improved mapped streets)
4. Transaction Disclosure – complete and sign
5. Three (3) sets of construction plans and a digital copy if available with new Energy Star compliance certificate from HERS rater.
Construction plans must bear the seal of a registered architect or professional engineer, plumbing diagram and HVAC
mechanicals. Please refer to the Residential Drop-Off Plans Checklist for detailed submission requirements.
6. Highway work permits when required from Town, County, or State agencies having jurisdiction over street or road adjacent to
property.
7. Board of Appeals variance in instances where a chain of title is not applicable and where application does not indicate conformity
with Chapter 85 (Zoning Ordinance).
8. Statement of estimated cost for decks and/or swimming pools if fee cannot be determined in accordance with Section 16-5 of
Chapter 16 (Building Construction Administration).
9. Two (2) extra surveys showing proposed residence.
10. Payment of statutory fee.
11. If property is located in Historic District, approval from Historic District Committee is necessary.
12. Wetlands – approval from EPA and/or DEC when required.
13. Workers Compensation & Disability Insurance – 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 must be named as Certificate Holder. NO ACORD FORMS WILL BE
ACCEPTED. For additional information please call Walter Peretti at NYS WC Board 518-402-8330.
14. Notice of Utilization of Truss Type Construction, Pre-Engineered Wood Construction and/or Timber Construction in Residential
Structures.