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Homes in Hempstead
Across the Town of Hempstead, villages included, the Census Bureau counts 262,360 homes. The median was built in 1954, 70% before 1960. 82% are owner-occupied and 78% are single-family detached houses. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $640,800.
Utility gas 62%, fuel oil 28%, electricity 6%: 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 Hempstead Building Department is the office (516-538-8500). Our Town of Hempstead permit guide covers how to apply.
Trades we match in Hempstead
| Trade | What the town says |
|---|---|
| Heating and cooling | A major heating system permit starts at $60 for the first $1,000 of estimated cost on Hempstead's 2018 fee printout. |
| Plumbing | A mother-daughter second kitchen needs a Town plumbing permit for its fixtures. |
| Water damage repair | Repairing disaster damage in Hempstead takes a building permit, the same as any construction. |
| Basement waterproofing | Repairing disaster damage in Hempstead takes a building permit, the same as any construction. |
| Junk removal and demolition | Tearing down a one- or two-family house carries a $250 permit fee on Hempstead's 2018 fee printout. |
| Bulkheads, docks and seawalls | Since January 2025, Hempstead takes bulkhead and other waterway structure permits only through its online portal. |
| Solar | Hempstead's 2018 fee printout caps a residential solar application fee at $100. |
| Driveways, pavers and masonry | In Hempstead, a driveway or curb cut abutting a highway needs a Right-of-Way Permit and must be concrete. |
| Tree service | Removing a right-of-way tree in Hempstead takes a Tree Permit, even when the owner does it. |
| Dumpster rental | Hempstead issues its own Private Carters License to carting businesses. |
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 Nassau County. You choose who to hire, and you never pay Revival.
Trades in Hempstead
- HVAC Contractors in Hempstead
- Plumbers in Hempstead
- Water Damage Repair in Hempstead
- Basement Waterproofing in Hempstead
- Junk Removal and Demolition in Hempstead
- Bulkhead and Dock Builders in Hempstead
- Solar Installers in Hempstead
- Driveway and Paver Contractors in Hempstead
- Tree Service in Hempstead
- Dumpster Rental in Hempstead
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Questions homeowners ask
Who issues building permits in Hempstead, NY?
The Town of Hempstead Building Department issues permits for the parts of the Town of Hempstead outside incorporated villages. A village with its own building department issues permits inside its limits.
How old are the homes in Hempstead?
The median home in the Town of Hempstead was built in 1954, and 70% were built before 1960, according to Census Bureau estimates for 2020-2024.
How does Revival find a licensed pro in Hempstead?
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.
Checked 2026-11-03. Facts come only from the official pages listed, read on that date.
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