The Department of Planning and Development enforces the building and zoning codes in the unincorporated areas of the Town of Oyster Bay and supervises the issuance of construction permits; its Building Division processes building permits. The offices are at Town Hall West, 74 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay, NY 11771, and the Building Division also has an annex in Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Rd, Massapequa.
This guide covers the Town’s Building Division for the unincorporated areas, its June 1, 2025 fees, same-day permits and plumber licensing. The fee schedule prints its labels and amounts in separate columns, so only amounts that clearly belong to their item are given here; confirm the others with the Building Division.
What requires a building permit in the Town of Oyster Bay?
Among other things, the Building Division lists:
- any in-ground or above-ground swimming pool 18″ deep or more
- any fence more than four feet high
- any raised deck more than eight inches above grade
- any shed more than 100 square feet
- retaining walls two feet high or higher
- demolition of any structure
- sewers, drywells and cesspools
New York builds on one statewide code, the Uniform Code, outside New York City; the 2025 edition and 2025 Energy Code took effect on 31 December 2025 (the all-electric provisions remain suspended by court order). Cities, towns and villages administer it, and local standards stricter than the code need Code Council approval. The Uniform Code in New York
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| Office | Handles | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Building Division | Building permits and applications; Town Hall West, 74 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay | (516) 624-6200 ext. 1 |
| Building Division Annex | Building permit applications | Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Rd, Massapequa |
| Certificate of Occupancy, Code Compliance, Engineering | Planning & Development, Town Hall West | (516) 624-6200 |
| Plumber’s Examining Board | Plumber licensing; also for new electricians’ licensing | (516) 624-6217 |
| Highway Operations | Work permits for sidewalks, curbs and aprons; road opening permits | (516) 677-5762; (516) 677-5905 |
Same-day permits, appeals and highway work in the Town of Oyster Bay
Same-day permits
The Town offers same-day permits at Town Hall North and Town Hall South for projects such as pools, hot tubs, fences over four feet but no more than six feet high, generators, solar panels and plumbing fixtures. Propane tanks need prior Nassau County Fire Marshal approval.
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Board generally meets twice a month. The applicant must notify surrounding property owners and post a sign on the property; after an approval, the applicant goes to the Building Division for the permit.
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Work on public sidewalks, curbs or aprons needs a work permit from Highway Operations, (516) 677-5762. Any work on public roadways needs a road opening permit, (516) 677-5905.
Town of Oyster Bay permit costs and fees
From the Planning & Development Schedule of Fees, effective June 1, 2025:
- Building permit: a $100 non-refundable application fee, $125 for the first $1,000 of valuation and $14 for each additional $1,000.
- Certificate of occupancy: $40 for the first $1,000 of valuation plus $4 for each additional $1,000.
- Residential A.C./HVAC units: $125 per unit; a certificate of compliance is required.
Plumber licensing in the Town of Oyster Bay
All plumbers working in the Town of Oyster Bay must be licensed by the Town, and the Plumber’s Examining Board tests every applicant. The Board’s number, (516) 624-6217, is also used for new electricians’ licensing. Plumbing fixtures are among the jobs that can get a same-day permit.
Where a municipality issues separate trade permits, the work is done under whatever electrical or plumbing licence that city, town or county requires; many places license neither trade. Trade licences in New York
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Pools, fences over four feet, raised decks, sheds over 100 square feet, retaining walls and sewers, drywells and cesspools are on the Town’s list.
If the Zoning Board of Appeals must approve the project, send notice to surrounding property owners and post a sign on the property, then go to the Building Division after an approval.
Common “Fast Order” or “Instant” permits go through the Building Division Online Portal. Property owners and expeditors register an account first; contractors send the Contractor Activation Form to planninganddevelopment@oysterbay-ny.gov.
Get the application at 74 Audrey Ave or Town Hall South. New construction generally needs a copy of the survey and two copies of the construction plans.
Sidewalk, curb, apron and roadway work needs its own Highway Operations permit.
Every permit carries an expiration date set by the Town of Oyster Bay, which may void a permit if work does not start in time; confirm the expiry on phased or delayed work. Permit validity in New York
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The Building Division Online Portal handles inspection scheduling and inspection result monitoring, as well as fee payment. Certificates of occupancy and code compliance questions go to (516) 624-6200.
Official Town of Oyster Bay permitting resources
These are the primary sources behind this guide. Codes, fee schedules and procedures change — confirm the position for your filing date.
- Town of Oyster Bay Building Division
- Oyster Bay Department of Planning and Development
- Oyster Bay Building Division Online Portal
- Oyster Bay same-day permits
- Oyster Bay Schedule of Fees, June 2025
- Oyster Bay Plumber’s Examining Board
- Oyster Bay Board of Appeals
- Oyster Bay Highway Department
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Does a fence need a permit in the Town of Oyster Bay?
A fence more than four feet high does. Fences over four feet but no more than six feet high can get a same-day permit at Town Hall North or Town Hall South.
Do plumbers need a Town of Oyster Bay license?
Yes. All plumbers working in the Town must be licensed by the Town after the Plumber’s Examining Board tests them.
Which areas does the Town’s Building Division cover?
The Department of Planning and Development enforces the building and zoning codes in the unincorporated areas of the Town.
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