Village of Plandome Heights Building Permits

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Plandome Heights is a village in the Town of North Hempstead, and permits go to the Village. The Village's rule: a dumpster or storage pod permit never runs longer than 30 days.

Village of Plandome Heights Building Department (not us)

Address: 37 Orchard Street, Manhasset, NY 11030 (mail: P.O. Box 1384, Manhasset, NY 11030)
Phone: 516-627-1136
Hours: Village office Monday–Thursday, 9am–4pm; Friday, 9am–3pm.
Permit portal: None. The PDF applications are editable; save them, fill them in, and have the application notarized.
Permit rules: Codes & regulations
Local code: Code of the Village of Plandome Heights
Forms: Village forms

Permits We Handle in Plandome Heights

Village of Plandome Heights Building Permit Fees

A building permit in Plandome Heights costs $150 for the first $1,000, plus 1.5% of the construction cost, with a $150 minimum.

Fees charged by the Village of Plandome Heights Building Department
Permit	Fee
Building permit	$150 for the first $1,000, plus 1.5% of construction cost
Cost used when no estimate is accepted	$300 per sq ft renovation, $350 per sq ft new construction
Large project fee, new construction	50% of the basic permit fee
Certificate of occupancy or completion	$100
Demolition	$750 partial, $2,000 full
Plumbing	$100 application, $100 certificate, plus $20 per fixture

Work done without a permit costs 4 times the permit fee.

Source: Village of Plandome Heights: Fee Schedule, effective April 3, 2023 (PDF) (opens in a new tab). Checked October 21, 2026.

How Filing Works in Plandome Heights

NotarizedThe application is notarized and filed with the county assessment form.
Inspector reviewThe Building Inspector checks the plans for zoning and state code.
ARBIf the ARB reviews it, neighbors get certified-mail notice first.
Contractor papersComp and disability forms are required; ACORD forms aren't accepted.

Selling your house? Close your open permits first.

Open permit close-outs

How We Help in Plandome Heights

The right ARB form. We pick between the construction, window/door and fence/shed applications.
Contractor papers in order. We check the license and insurance forms before the permit is due.
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 Plandome Heights, 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

Plandome Heights Permit Questions

Does my job need a permit?

The Village says contracting work may require a permit and asks you to call the Village office first. A permit must be in hand before work begins.

Source: Village of Plandome Heights: Codes & Regulations (opens in a new tab)

What goes in a Plandome Heights application?

The notarized application and the Nassau County Permit Assessment form, two sets of scaled plans by an architect or engineer where applicable, a current survey (with topography where applicable) and a site plan of existing and proposed structures.

Source: Village of Plandome Heights: Instructions for Building Permit Application (opens in a new tab)

What does the contractor need to provide?

A Nassau County Home Improvement license, liability insurance naming the Village as additional insured, workers' comp on form C-105.2 and disability on DB-120.1 or DB-155. Comp and disability won't be accepted on ACORD forms. Plumbing and electrical work must be done by licensed professionals.

Source: Village of Plandome Heights: Instructions for Building Permit Application (opens in a new tab)

What if I need a variance?

Variances go to the Board of Zoning and Appeals, with certified-mail notice to neighbors within 200 feet at least 10 days before the hearing. A variance lapses 180 days after the decision is filed if no building permit is obtained.

Source: Village of Plandome Heights: BZA Procedures (opens in a new tab)

When can contractors work?

8am–6pm Monday through Friday and 9am–5pm on Saturday. No work on Sundays or federal holidays, and holiday violators will be ticketed.

Source: Village of Plandome Heights: Codes & Regulations (opens in a new tab)

Do I need a permit for a dumpster or storage pod?

Yes. The Village Clerk issues it after consulting the Building Inspector, for no longer than 30 days. Tell the Village office when the unit is removed.

Source: Village of Plandome Heights: Dumpster/Storage Unit Permit Application (opens in a new tab)

History of Building Codes