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Homes in North Hempstead
Across the Town of North Hempstead, villages included, the Census Bureau counts 84,906 homes. The median was built in 1955, 64% before 1960. 80% are owner-occupied and 71% are single-family detached houses. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $888,000.
Utility gas 70%, fuel oil 17%, electricity 9%: 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 Department of Building, Safety, Inspection and Enforcement is the office (516-869-7660). Our Town of North Hempstead permit guide covers how to apply.
Trades we match in North Hempstead
| Trade | What the town says |
|---|---|
| Plumbing | Plumbing permits in North Hempstead come from the Town's Inspection Section, which also inspects the work. |
| Basement waterproofing | Finishing a basement in North Hempstead requires a Town permit. |
| Fences and decks | A new fence in North Hempstead needs a Town permit. |
| Junk removal and demolition | Businesses dumping solid waste at North Hempstead's Waste Management Facility need a Town permit renewed every year. |
| Driveways, pavers and masonry | North Hempstead requires a permit for a driveway expansion over 250 square feet. |
| Tree service | Removing a front or side yard tree in North Hempstead takes a Town permit. |
| Sewer and drain lines | Manhasset has no public sewers, and Port Washington's sewers belong to its Water Pollution Control District. |
| EV chargers | North Hempstead's code requires EV charging capability for new commercial buildings, multi-unit residences and residential properties. |
| Sheds | Sheds and other accessory structures need a permit in North Hempstead. |
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 North Hempstead
- Plumbers in North Hempstead
- Basement Waterproofing in North Hempstead
- Fence and Deck Builders in North Hempstead
- Junk Removal and Demolition in North Hempstead
- Driveway and Paver Contractors in North Hempstead
- Tree Service in North Hempstead
- Sewer and Drain Service in North Hempstead
- EV Charger Installers in North Hempstead
- Shed Builders in North Hempstead
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Questions homeowners ask
Who issues building permits in North Hempstead, NY?
The Department of Building, Safety, Inspection and Enforcement issues permits for the parts of the Town of North Hempstead outside incorporated villages. A village with its own building department issues permits inside its limits.
How old are the homes in North Hempstead?
The median home in the Town of North Hempstead was built in 1955, and 64% were built before 1960, according to Census Bureau estimates for 2020-2024.
How does Revival find a licensed pro in North 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.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates: year built, heating fuel, tenure, units and value (North Hempstead town) (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of North Hempstead, Department of Building, Safety, Inspection and Enforcement (read 2026-11-03)
- Town of North Hempstead, Code Enforcement (read 2026-11-03)
Checked 2026-11-03. Facts come only from the official pages listed, read on that date.
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