Permits

Building Division

• Renew a Building Permit
• Renew a House Rental License or an Accessory Apartment License
• Submit a New Residential / Commercial Permit Application and/or Plans Review
  • New Residential Building Permit, Commercial Building Permit (such as a sign permit), Accessory Apartment License, House Rental License, or Request for Board of Zoning Appeals Denial.
  • Examples of new residential permit types include: Attic/Garage Conversion, Attached Garage, Townhouse, Covered Porch, Fence, Basement Conversion, Fireplace/Wood-Burning Stove, Second Story Addition, Roof Over, Demo, First Story Addition, In-ground Pool, Alterations or Repairs, Solar Panels and Deck.

Parks Department

• Annual Parking Permit
• Night Fishing Parking Permit
• Mt. Sinai and Port Jefferson Mooring Permit
• Mt. Sinai Dinghy, Kayak Rack/Dock Permit
• Boat Launching Ramp Permit
• Davis Park Boat Permit
• Field Permit Application, used to rent a field at a park (lacrosse, baseball, soccer, softball, football).
• General Permit Application, park, gazebo, pavilion, bleacher, and special event reservations.
• Building Use Permit Application, used to rent a recreation center.

Town Clerk

• Parking Permit for Persons with Disabilities (PDF), A permit to park in spaces designated for Persons with Disabilities.
• Amusement Permit Application (PDF), required to hold a carnival, fair or similar special event. 
• Amusement Device License Application (PDF), required for amusement devices (ex. Video arcade games, Pinball machines, Claw Machines) in operation in Brookhaven Town. 
• Beach Buggy Permit Application (PDF), required for motor vehicle use on Fire Island
• Dog License (PDF), all dogs over the age of four months are required to be licensed pursuant to New York State Law.
• Drop Off Bin Permit Application (PDF), required for charitable drop off bins on commercial properties.
• Going Out of Business Sale License Application (PDF), required by New York State Law to hold a Going Out of Business Sale. 
• Outdoor Assemblage (PDF), required for outdoor assemblages of more than 30 people that is open to the public.  
• Parade/Road Race Permit Application (PDF), required to hold a parade, march, or road race. 
• Peddling Permit Application (PDF)
• Pooch Pass (PDF), required to use the Brookhaven Town Dog Parks. 
• Shellfish Permit Application (PDF), required for commercial shell fishing.
• Shellfish Buyer Permit Application (PDF), required to buy, sell, possess or otherwise deal with shellfish for commercial purposes.
• Shellfish Buyer’s Helper Permit Application (PDF), required for any employee or agent of a shellfish buyer. 
• Permit to House or Harbor Pigeons Application (PDF)
• Wooden Walk Application (PDF), required for vehicle use on wooden walkways in Fire Island. 

Fire Prevention

• Application for a Fire Prevention Permit form (PDF) required for commercial buildings (see see instructions sheet (PDF)).

Highway Department

• Work Permit Application (PDF). required for:
  • Driveway aprons (new or modified)
  • Road work (curbs, sidewalks, drainage, road extensions, paving)
  • Utility work (including private jobs)
• Block Party Permit Application (PDF), required to hold a block party in your neighborhood.
• Ecology Site Building Use Permit Application, required to rent one of several rooms at the Holtsville Ecology Site and Animal Preserve.

Planning Department

• Wetlands Permit Application (PDF)
• Mastic Beach Mooring and Dock Permit Application (PDF)
• Test Hole Permit Application (PDF)
• Tree Clearing Permit Application (PDF)