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Homes in Southampton
Across the Town of Southampton, villages included, the Census Bureau counts 46,089 homes. The median was built in 1983, 22% before 1960. 82% are owner-occupied and 89% are single-family detached houses. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $928,100.
Utility gas 24%, fuel oil 53%, 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 Town of Southampton Building and Zoning Department is the office (631-287-5700). Our Town of Southampton permit guide covers how to apply.
Trades we match in Southampton
| Trade | What the town says |
|---|---|
| Roofing | Replacing roofing material in Southampton generally needs no permit, outside village businesses and closely spaced buildings. |
| Heating and cooling | Southampton charges $300 per item to permit heating systems, fuel conversions included. |
| Plumbing | Southampton plumbing permits need a Suffolk County plumbing license number and a supply riser diagram. |
| Electrical | Southampton electrical permits need a Suffolk County license number, and work done before applying pays double. |
| Water damage repair | Repairs to flood-damaged buildings in Southampton must follow Town Code Chapters 330, 138, 169 and 325 as applicable. |
| Cesspool and septic | Certain Southampton residential projects must install an I/A septic system under Town Code Chapter 123. |
| Basement waterproofing | Converting a legal finished basement in Southampton still takes a building permit. |
| Fences and decks | Fences over 4 feet need a Southampton permit, and none may exceed 6 feet. |
| Junk removal and demolition | Tearing down a house in Southampton takes utility disconnect letters and a Highway Department debris permit. |
| Bulkheads, docks and seawalls | In Southampton, dock and bulkhead construction falls under the Town Trustees. |
| Solar | Southampton handles home solar through the Long Island Unified Solar Permit Initiative, priced by its current schedule. |
| Windows and doors | In Southampton, a cracked window is not automatically a property maintenance code violation. |
| Siding | Southampton usually lets siding be replaced without a permit, though village businesses and close-set buildings may need one. |
| Gutters | In Southampton, a property's surface and underground water must drain properly. |
| Insulation | Finished space in a Southampton accessory structure brings a Residential Energy System filing. |
| Chimney repair | Southampton exempts minor work from permits but not wood stoves. |
| Driveways, pavers and masonry | A Southampton patio poured at grade needs no building permit, but wetlands on the lot require a wetland permit. |
| Tree service | Planting trees or bushes in Southampton's town right-of-way needs Highway Department review first. |
| Water heaters | Tankless oil or gas water heaters appear as items on Southampton's plumbing application. |
| Pools and pool service | Every pool or spa in Southampton, above or in ground, needs a building permit. |
| EV chargers | Each home EV charging station carries a $100 electrical fee in Southampton. |
| Home security and smart home | Southampton takes appeals of alarm charges through an online form. |
| Outdoor kitchens and pergolas | Southampton's accessory structure checklist covers pergolas, trellises, gazebos, outdoor kitchens, enclosed showers and pool houses. |
| Sheds | Sheds and similar structures over 50 square feet need a Southampton 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 Southampton
- Roofers in Southampton
- HVAC Contractors in Southampton
- Plumbers in Southampton
- Electricians in Southampton
- Water Damage Repair in Southampton
- Cesspool and Septic Service in Southampton
- Basement Waterproofing in Southampton
- Fence and Deck Builders in Southampton
- Junk Removal and Demolition in Southampton
- Bulkhead and Dock Builders in Southampton
- Solar Installers in Southampton
- Window and Door Installers in Southampton
- Siding Contractors in Southampton
- Gutter Installers in Southampton
- Insulation Contractors in Southampton
- Chimney Contractors in Southampton
- Driveway and Paver Contractors in Southampton
- Tree Service in Southampton
- Water Heater Installers in Southampton
- Pool Builders and Pool Service in Southampton
- EV Charger Installers in Southampton
- Home Security Installers in Southampton
- Outdoor Kitchen and Pergola Builders in Southampton
- Shed Builders in Southampton
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Questions homeowners ask
Who issues building permits in Southampton, NY?
The Town of Southampton Building and Zoning Department issues permits for the parts of the Town of Southampton outside incorporated villages. A village with its own building department issues permits inside its limits.
How old are the homes in Southampton?
The median home in the Town of Southampton was built in 1983, and 22% were built before 1960, according to Census Bureau estimates for 2020-2024.
How does Revival find a licensed pro in Southampton?
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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