Village of Stewart Manor Building Permits

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Stewart Manor is a village in the Town of Hempstead, and permits go to the Village. The Village's rule: a house comes down only after a total loss, with an approved replacement, or under a site maintenance plan.

Village of Stewart Manor Building Department (not us)

Address: 120 Covert Avenue, Stewart Manor, NY 11530
Phone: 516-354-1800
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm.
Permit portal: None. You file at Village Hall once every required document is in.
Permit rules: Building Permit Application
Local code: Code of the Village of Stewart Manor
Forms: Permits, forms & licenses

Permits We Handle in Stewart Manor

How Filing Works in Stewart Manor

NotarizedOwner and contractor sign before a notary, except on accessory-only jobs.
PlansTwo sets of architect or engineer plans, plus a survey or plot plan.
LicensedElectricians and dumpster carters must hold Village licenses.
DemolitionA rodent-free certificate and a sewer disconnection permit come first.

Selling your house? Close your open permits first.

Open permit close-outs

How We Help in Stewart Manor

Complete before we file. The Village issues permits only after every required document is in.
Demolition planned right. We check which of the Village's three demolition paths fits your lot.
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 Stewart Manor, 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

Stewart Manor Permit Questions

Can I tear down my house?

Only after a total loss (apply within 60 days), when a replacement building is already approved, or under an approved site maintenance plan. That plan removes foundations a foot below grade and regrades and seeds the lot.

Source: Village of Stewart Manor Code §68-1.1 (opens in a new tab)

How long does approval take?

Permits are issued after all required documents are in, and the Village says Building Inspector approval may take four or more weeks.

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

How long is a Stewart Manor permit good for?

It expires if work hasn't begun, or a new building's foundation isn't done, within six months. The work must be finished within 12 months, or you need a renewal permit.

Source: Village of Stewart Manor Code §200-65.1 (opens in a new tab)

What does the building permit application cover?

Commercial and residential building, fences, sheds, sidewalks, driveways, aprons, stoops, signs, awnings, canopies, marquees and demolition.

Source: Village of Stewart Manor: Building Permit Application (opens in a new tab)

Do I need a permit to rent out my home?

Yes. Every rental property needs a Rental Occupancy Permit, issued after an inspection and renewed every two years. We don't file rental permits; this is for your information.

Source: Village of Stewart Manor: Rental Occupancy Permit (opens in a new tab)

History of Building Codes