Village of Valley Stream Building Permits
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4.6on Google (11 reviews). Opens our Google listing.Valley Stream is a village with its own Building Department. Some Valley Stream addresses, like North Valley Stream, go to the Town of Hempstead. We check first. All plumbing and electrical work needs a permit, even a direct replacement.
Village of Valley Stream Building Department (not us)
- Address
- Valley Stream Village Hall, 123 S. Central Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580
- Phone
- 516-825-4200 Option 3
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm
- Permit portal
- Online Permitting System (OpenGov)
- Permit rules
- Building Department FAQ
- Local code
- Village of Valley Stream Code
- Forms
- Building Department page
Village of Valley Stream Building Permit Fees
A residential building permit in Valley Stream costs $50 for the first $1,000 of construction cost, plus $6 for each additional $1,000.
| Permit | Fee |
|---|---|
| Building permit, residential | $50 for the first $1,000 of cost, plus $6 per additional $1,000 |
| Certificate of occupancy or compliance | $100 |
| Demolition | $100 |
| Fence | $50 |
| Above-ground pool | $35 |
| Plumbing (first 5 fixtures) | $80 |
Work done without a permit adds 50% to the building fee.
Source: Village of Valley Stream: Building Department Fees. Checked .
How Filing Works in Valley Stream
- OnlineApply in the Village's online system. Make a free account first.
- Call windowsPlans examiners and inspectors take calls 9–10am and 1–2pm.
- InspectionsWeekdays, 10am–12pm. Call with the address and permit number.
Selling your house? Close your open permits first.
How We Help in Valley Stream
- We pull the Village's file first, so we know the record before we quote or plan the fix.
- 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 town and scope.*Typical time is based on an average job in the Village of Valley Stream, assuming no extra work or construction needs to be done and the building department accepts the permit application.
Valley Stream Permit Questions
Is my home in the Village of Valley Stream?
Maybe not. The Incorporated Village of Valley Stream sits in the Town of Hempstead and has its own Building Department at Village Hall. But not every "Valley Stream" mailing address is in the Village. Some, such as North Valley Stream, are handled by the Town of Hempstead instead. We check jurisdiction first.
What permits does the Village issue?
Building, plumbing, electrical, fence, sign and pool permits. Also lines & grades, floodplain development, subdivisions, dumpsters, temporary structures and temporary storage containers. The Village also licenses the plumbers and electricians who work there.
Source: Valley Stream: Building Department FAQs (opens in a new tab)
Why do Valley Stream homeowners need permits?
Basement work, kitchens and bathrooms, and conversions back to a legal two-family are common reasons homeowners need a Valley Stream permit or legalization. The department reviews residential and commercial work under the New York State codes and the Code of the Village of Valley Stream.
Source: Valley Stream: Building Department FAQs (opens in a new tab)
Can I file online?
Yes. The Village's permit applications and documents are in its online permitting system (OpenGov), where you create a free account.
Source: Valley Stream: Building Department (opens in a new tab)
When can I reach an inspector?
Building inspectors and plans examiners take calls Monday–Friday, 9–10am and 1–2pm. The plumbing inspector takes calls Monday and Thursday, 9–10am.
Source: Valley Stream: Building Department (opens in a new tab)
How do I schedule an inspection?
Call the Building Department with the address and permit number. Inspections run Monday–Friday, 10am–12pm.
Source: Valley Stream: Building Department FAQs (opens in a new tab)
What happens if I don't close a permit?
Finished basements, extra bathrooms and old additions without a sign-off are the problems we see most often in Valley Stream. They show up when a buyer's attorney orders a search. The Village will want inspections, and sometimes plans, before it closes them out.
Does the floodplain affect my permit?
It can. In flood-prone parts of the Village, floodplain rules can affect what has to be shown on the plans.
Hours
- Monday
- 8:30am–8:30pm
- Tuesday
- 8:30am–8:30pm
- Wednesday
- 8:30am–8:30pm
- Thursday
- 8:30am–8:30pm
- Friday
- 8:30am–8:30pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
After-hours and weekend messages are answered the next business day.
Prefer to talk? Call or text 516-399-0139.