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Homes in Oyster Bay
Across the Town of Oyster Bay, villages included, the Census Bureau counts 103,686 homes. The median was built in 1957, 63% before 1960. 89% are owner-occupied and 86% are single-family detached houses. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $708,600.
Utility gas 56%, fuel oil 34%, 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 Oyster Bay Building Division is the office ((516) 624-6200 ext. 1). Our Town of Oyster Bay permit guide covers how to apply.
Trades we match in Oyster Bay
| Trade | What the town says |
|---|---|
| Heating and cooling | Oyster Bay generally requires a permit for oil and gas heating units and freestanding air conditioners. |
| Plumbing | In most cases, plumbing fixtures need a permit in Oyster Bay. |
| Electrical | Oyster Bay needs an electrical certificate of approval from a Town-approved inspector before a certificate of occupancy or completion. |
| Water damage repair | In Oyster Bay flood zones other than X, substantial work needs a sealed appraisal from a state-licensed appraiser. |
| Cesspool and septic | Cesspool, drywell and sewer work in Oyster Bay generally needs a Town permit. |
| Basement waterproofing | Interior alterations and cellar entrances in Oyster Bay generally need a Town permit. |
| Fences and decks | Fences over four feet tall generally need a permit in Oyster Bay. |
| Junk removal and demolition | Oyster Bay generally requires a permit to demolish any structure. |
| Standby generators | Oyster Bay generator permits need a survey with all setbacks and a Town-licensed electrician; propane units need county Fire Marshal approval. |
| Chimney repair | Oyster Bay generally requires a permit for any fireplace or chimney, prefabricated ones included. |
| Driveways, pavers and masonry | Sidewalk, curb and apron work in Oyster Bay needs a Highway Operations work permit. |
| Tree service | Oyster Bay homeowners can request a Town inspection of a curbside tree that is damaging a sidewalk or dying. |
| Foundation repair | Changing a building's structural parts in Oyster Bay generally requires a Town permit. |
| Water heaters | Oyster Bay requires a Town-licensed plumber on any new water heater permit. |
| Irrigation and sprinklers | An inground sprinkler system generally needs an Oyster Bay permit. |
| Outdoor kitchens and pergolas | Any patio roof except a canvas one generally needs an Oyster Bay permit. |
| Sheds | A shed over 100 square feet generally needs an Oyster Bay permit. |
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Trades in Oyster Bay
- HVAC Contractors in Oyster Bay
- Plumbers in Oyster Bay
- Electricians in Oyster Bay
- Water Damage Repair in Oyster Bay
- Cesspool and Septic Service in Oyster Bay
- Basement Waterproofing in Oyster Bay
- Fence and Deck Builders in Oyster Bay
- Junk Removal and Demolition in Oyster Bay
- Generator Installers in Oyster Bay
- Chimney Contractors in Oyster Bay
- Driveway and Paver Contractors in Oyster Bay
- Tree Service in Oyster Bay
- Foundation Repair in Oyster Bay
- Water Heater Installers in Oyster Bay
- Irrigation and Sprinkler Contractors in Oyster Bay
- Outdoor Kitchen and Pergola Builders in Oyster Bay
- Shed Builders in Oyster Bay
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Questions homeowners ask
Who issues building permits in Oyster Bay, NY?
The Town of Oyster Bay Building Division issues permits for the parts of the Town of Oyster Bay outside incorporated villages. A village with its own building department issues permits inside its limits.
How old are the homes in Oyster Bay?
The median home in the Town of Oyster Bay was built in 1957, and 63% were built before 1960, according to Census Bureau estimates for 2020-2024.
How does Revival find a licensed pro in Oyster Bay?
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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