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Homes in Babylon
Across the Town of Babylon, villages included, the Census Bureau counts 72,583 homes. The median was built in 1963, 44% before 1960. 78% are owner-occupied and 74% are single-family detached houses. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $522,100.
Utility gas 51%, fuel oil 34%, electricity 11%: that is how occupied homes here are heated (Census Bureau estimates for 2020-2024).
Permits
The Town issues building permits outside its incorporated villages; a village with its own building department handles permits inside its limits. The Town of Babylon Building Department (Division of Planning and Development) is the office ((631) 957-3058). Our Town of Babylon permit guide covers how to apply.
Trades we match in Babylon
| Trade | What the town says |
|---|---|
| Roofing | In Babylon, a roof replacement that takes off the plywood needs a building permit. |
| Plumbing | Installing, extending or legalizing plumbing in Babylon goes through the Town's Division of Plumbing. |
| Electrical | Unpermitted electrical work in Babylon may need a Fire Underwriters Certificate before the structure is legal. |
| Basement waterproofing | A Babylon basement finished with sheetrock and a non-concrete floor needs a permit. |
| Fences and decks | Code-compliant fences in Babylon need no permit; the limits include 6 feet beside and behind the house and 4 feet in front. |
| Junk removal and demolition | Babylon requires a demolition permit to tear down any structure or building. |
| Chimney repair | Installing a wood-burning stove or fireplace in Babylon takes a building permit. |
| Driveways, pavers and masonry | Babylon requires no building permit to redo a driveway, which may reach the property line. |
| Tree service | Trees in Babylon's right of way, usually 6 to 8 feet from the curb, are Town trees. |
| Sewer and drain lines | In Babylon, the county's Southwest Sewer District handles problems with the sewer line from house to street. |
| Pools and pool service | Babylon pools need a building permit and cannot go in a front yard. |
| Sheds | Babylon exempts sheds up to 100 square feet and 10 feet tall that meet setbacks; bigger sheds need a permit. |
How Revival helps
Request a free call. Revival goes over the job and the permit with you, checks licenses and insurance, and introduces up to two vetted, licensed pros as they join our network in Suffolk County. You choose who to hire, and you never pay Revival.
Trades in Babylon
- Roofers in Babylon
- Plumbers in Babylon
- Electricians in Babylon
- Basement Waterproofing in Babylon
- Fence and Deck Builders in Babylon
- Junk Removal and Demolition in Babylon
- Chimney Contractors in Babylon
- Driveway and Paver Contractors in Babylon
- Tree Service in Babylon
- Sewer and Drain Service in Babylon
- Pool Builders and Pool Service in Babylon
- Shed Builders in Babylon
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Questions homeowners ask
Who issues building permits in Babylon, NY?
The Town of Babylon Building Department (Division of Planning and Development) issues permits for the parts of the Town of Babylon outside incorporated villages. A village with its own building department issues permits inside its limits.
How old are the homes in Babylon?
The median home in the Town of Babylon was built in 1963, and 44% were built before 1960, according to Census Bureau estimates for 2020-2024.
How does Revival find a licensed pro in Babylon?
Request a free call. Revival goes over the job and the permit, checks licenses and insurance, and introduces up to two vetted, licensed pros as they join our network. You choose who to hire.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from these official pages. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the office before you file anything.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates: year built, heating fuel, tenure, units and value (Babylon town) (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of Babylon, Building Department (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of Babylon, Zoning Board of Appeals (read 2026-11-03)
Checked 2026-11-03. Facts come only from the official pages listed, read on that date.
Talk the job through before you call anyone
Tell us about the house and the job in about four minutes. Revival calls you, free, to go over the scope, the budget, the timing and your town's permit office. Contractor matches open as our first licensed partners sign.