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Homes in Huntington
Across the Town of Huntington, villages included, the Census Bureau counts 73,982 homes. The median was built in 1963, 43% before 1960. 89% are owner-occupied and 84% are single-family detached houses. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $715,600.
Utility gas 53%, fuel oil 37%, 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 Huntington Building and Housing Division is the office ((631) 351-2821). Our Town of Huntington permit guide covers how to apply.
Trades we match in Huntington
| Trade | What the town says |
|---|---|
| Heating and cooling | Huntington requires a permit for wood and gas fireplaces and stoves. |
| Plumbing | Huntington plumbing permits require the Town-licensed plumber's $1,000,000 liability policy naming the Town. |
| Electrical | Huntington does no electrical inspections; permitted work needs an authorized agency's certificate of approval. |
| Cesspool and septic | Huntington's guidance notes Suffolk County requires a new septic system for new homes and major renovations. |
| Basement waterproofing | Huntington requires a certificate of occupancy for any existing finished basement. |
| Fences and decks | Huntington fences over 6 feet need a permit; the Town's pages disagree about a fence of exactly 6 feet. |
| Junk removal and demolition | Huntington requires a demolition permit to take down any structure outside its incorporated villages. |
| Bulkheads, docks and seawalls | A Huntington Marine Conservation Permit is essentially the waterfront's building permit. |
| Standby generators | A home generator in Huntington needs a Town plumbing permit. |
| Siding | Under Huntington's 2021 guide, in-kind siding replacement with no structural change needs no building permit. |
| Tree service | Tree removal permits in Huntington can be applied for online. |
| Foundation repair | Huntington requires sealed architect or engineer drawings for alterations beyond State Education Law 7302 limits. |
| Sewer and drain lines | Connecting to the Huntington or Centerport sewer district requires a Town permit. |
| Irrigation and sprinklers | Irrigation work in Huntington is unlawful without a Town plumbing permit. |
| Home security and smart home | Fire alarm systems in Huntington are permitted by the Fire Prevention Bureau. |
| Sheds | A second Huntington shed always needs a permit; the Town's shed article gives both 100 and 144 square feet as the limit. |
| Accessibility: stairlifts and ramps | A ramp at a Huntington home needs 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 Huntington
- HVAC Contractors in Huntington
- Plumbers in Huntington
- Electricians in Huntington
- Cesspool and Septic Service in Huntington
- Basement Waterproofing in Huntington
- Fence and Deck Builders in Huntington
- Junk Removal and Demolition in Huntington
- Bulkhead and Dock Builders in Huntington
- Generator Installers in Huntington
- Siding Contractors in Huntington
- Tree Service in Huntington
- Foundation Repair in Huntington
- Sewer and Drain Service in Huntington
- Irrigation and Sprinkler Contractors in Huntington
- Home Security Installers in Huntington
- Shed Builders in Huntington
- Stairlift and Ramp Installers in Huntington
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Questions homeowners ask
Who issues building permits in Huntington, NY?
The Town of Huntington Building and Housing Division issues permits for the parts of the Town of Huntington outside incorporated villages. A village with its own building department issues permits inside its limits.
How old are the homes in Huntington?
The median home in the Town of Huntington was built in 1963, and 43% were built before 1960, according to Census Bureau estimates for 2020-2024.
How does Revival find a licensed pro in Huntington?
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 (Huntington town) (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of Huntington, Building and Housing (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of Huntington, residential structures that need a building permit (read 2026-11-03; page dated 8/9/2022)
Checked 2026-11-03. Facts come only from the official pages listed, read on that date.
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