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Homes in Southold
Across the Town of Southold, villages included, the Census Bureau counts 15,564 homes. The median was built in 1968, 39% before 1960. 82% are owner-occupied and 90% are single-family detached houses. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $859,300.
Utility gas 26%, fuel oil 56%, electricity 8%: 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 Southold Building Department is the office (631-765-1802). Our Town of Southold permit guide covers how to apply.
Trades we match in Southold
| Trade | What the town says |
|---|---|
| Electrical | Electrical work done without a permit in Southold pays double inspection fees. |
| Fences and decks | A fence variance before Southold's Zoning Board of Appeals costs $500. |
| Bulkheads, docks and seawalls | Southold Trustees wetland and coastal erosion permit applications cost $1,250.00 each. |
| Solar | Solar panels in Southold cost $325.00 to permit, electrical and certificate of occupancy included. |
| Driveways, pavers and masonry | Highway excavation or repair in Southold waits for a Town Clerk permit under Chapter 237. |
| Outdoor kitchens and pergolas | Southold bills $125, then $0.50 for each square foot, when an accessory building is permitted. |
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Questions homeowners ask
Who issues building permits in Southold, NY?
The Town of Southold Building Department issues permits for the parts of the Town of Southold outside incorporated villages. A village with its own building department issues permits inside its limits.
How old are the homes in Southold?
The median home in the Town of Southold was built in 1968, and 39% were built before 1960, according to Census Bureau estimates for 2020-2024.
How does Revival find a licensed pro in Southold?
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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