Village of Lynbrook Building Permits

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Lynbrook is a village in the Town of Hempstead, and permits go to the Village. The Village's rule: incomplete applications are not accepted.

Village of Lynbrook Building Department (not us)

Address: 1 Columbus Drive, Lynbrook, NY 11563 (lower level)
Phone: 516-599-8828
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm.
Permit portal: Lynbrook has an iWorQ online portal, but the notarized forms, plans and surveys are still filed on paper.
Permit rules: Building Department: required permits
Local code: Code of the Village of Lynbrook
Forms: Forms & documents

Permits We Handle in Lynbrook

How Filing Works in Lynbrook

NotarizedThe homeowner signs the application in front of a notary.
Two of everythingTwo stamped plan sets plus a digital set, and two surveys.
TradesPlumbing and mechanical applications, with Village-licensed trades.
ARBExterior changes, fences and signs get an aesthetic review.

Selling your house? Close your open permits first.

Open permit close-outs

How We Help in Lynbrook

A complete package, since Lynbrook turns incomplete ones away.
We prepare you for the ARB, including color renderings for solar jobs.
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 Lynbrook, 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

Lynbrook Permit Questions

What work needs a permit in Lynbrook?

The Village lists decks, dormers, extensions, skylights, new construction, fences (new or replacement), pools, demolition, signs, awnings, sidewalks and curbs, sewer connections, street openings, tank installs or removals and temporary trailers. A dumpster needs one too unless it sits in your driveway. Taking down a tree needs a separate no-fee permit from the Department of Public Works.

Source: Village of Lynbrook: Building Department (opens in a new tab)

What goes in a Lynbrook application?

The notarized application, the Nassau County assessment form, two sets of stamped plans with zoning setbacks on the front page plus a digital set, and two surveys. Add plumbing and mechanical applications, the electrician's third-party inspection application, insurance naming the Village, and the contractor's Nassau County license.

Source: Village of Lynbrook: 2026 Residential Building Permit Application (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

What does the Architectural Review Board look at?

Aesthetic changes to homes, garages, fences, signs, awnings and canopies. Notice is published at least a week before the hearing. Solar jobs need two color renderings (aerial and street view), and the homeowner attends the meeting.

Source: Village of Lynbrook: Architectural Review Board (opens in a new tab)

How long is a Lynbrook permit good for?

Work has to start and finish within 12 months of the permit. The Superintendent can allow up to two 3-month extensions.

Source: Village of Lynbrook Code §81-14 (opens in a new tab)

Can I tear down my house or garage?

Only with a special use permit from the Village Board. It includes a state environmental (SEQRA) review, color renderings, a security deposit and a county health statement that the site is free of rats.

Source: Village of Lynbrook Code, Ch. 81 (opens in a new tab)

History of Building Codes