Village of Thomaston Building Permits

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Thomaston is a village in the Town of North Hempstead, and permits go to the Village. The Village's rule: fees double for work done without a permit.

Village of Thomaston Building Department (not us)

Address: Village Hall, 100 East Shore Road, Great Neck, NY 11023
Phone: 516-482-3110
Email: clerk@villageofthomastonny.gov
Hours: Village Hall: Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm. The Building Official is in on Wednesdays.
Permit portal: None. Thomaston files on paper at Village Hall.
Permit rules: Building Department
Local code: Code of the Village of Thomaston
Forms: Building permit forms

Permits We Handle in Thomaston

Village of Thomaston Building Permit Fees

A building permit in Thomaston costs $200 for the first $1,000 of cost, then $20 per $1,000 for the next $24,000, $30 per $1,000 for the next $150,000, and $20 per $1,000 after that.

Fees charged by the Village of Thomaston Building Department
Permit	Fee
Building permit	$200 for the first $1,000 of cost, then $20, $30 and $20 per $1,000 in tiers
Fence	$50
Swimming pool	$300 plus $25 per $1,000 of cost, plus a $500 Board of Trustees special permit
Demolition	$1,000
Certificate of occupancy or completion with special inspection, 1 and 2 family	$500
Certificate of completion to legalize an old structure, residential	$250 plus doubled permit fees

Fees double for work done without a permit.

Source: Village of Thomaston: 2026 Fee Schedule, rev. April 10, 2026 (PDF) (opens in a new tab). Checked October 21, 2026.

How Filing Works in Thomaston

On paperHand it in at Village Hall or use the mail slot.
PapersNotarized owner affidavit, assessor form and survey.
ApprovalThe Building Inspector approves, subject to the Building Commission.
WednesdaysInspections are on Wednesdays only, by appointment.

Selling your house? Close your open permits first.

Open permit close-outs

How We Help in Thomaston

Complete packages. Forms, survey, assessor form and insurance papers.
We book the Wednesday inspections and follow up to final sign-off.
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 Thomaston, 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

Thomaston Permit Questions

Who approves permits in Thomaston?

The Building Inspector approves the application, subject to the Village's Building Commission. Some projects also go to the Design Review Board, and variances go to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

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

What does the application ask for?

Owner, contractor and design professional details, lot area, lot coverage, floor area ratio and construction cost. It also asks whether the permit legalizes existing work and whether any trees will be cut. Add a notarized owner affidavit, the Nassau County assessor's form and survey, and workers' comp and disability papers.

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

Was something built without a permit?

The Village has a Certificate of Completion to legalize existing structures. Fees are doubled for work done without a permit, so it pays to fix it properly.

Source: Village of Thomaston: 2026 Fee Schedule (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

How long is a Thomaston permit good for?

One year for residential work and two years for other construction. Work must start within 3 months.

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

What are the rules once work starts?

Show the permit card in the front window. Dumpsters can't go in the street, and larger dumpsters need their own permit. Inspections are Wednesdays only, booked through Village Hall.

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

History of Building Codes