Building Permits in New Hempstead, NY
New Hempstead is an incorporated village within Ramapo and operates its own building department. All permits for work in New Hempstead must come from the village — not from Ramapo town.
Building Department
Phone: 845-354-8100
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Call for hours
Address: 108 Old Mill Road, New Hempstead, NY 10977
Village website redirects to villageofnewhempstead.gov. Permit application updated December 2023.
Permit Application Forms
Building Permit Application (December 2023)
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Current building permit application (updated December 2023)
How It Works in New Hempstead
- Contact: 845-354-8100 or [email protected]
- Village website: villageofnewhempstead.gov
- Permit application (December 2023 version) available online
- New Hempstead has its own building department, separate from Town of Ramapo
- Zoning code: ecode360.com/NE1212
Common Questions
I live in New Hempstead — do I use the village or Town of Ramapo for building permits?
Use the New Hempstead Building Department at 108 Old Mill Road, 845-354-8100. New Hempstead is an incorporated village — the Town of Ramapo does not handle permits for village residents. Contact [email protected] for current process and fee schedule.
Where can I get the New Hempstead building permit application?
Download the December 2023 Building Permit Application from villageofnewhempstead.gov. Contact the village at 845-354-8100 or [email protected] to confirm the current fee schedule and submission process before applying.
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This guide summarizes publicly available information. Requirements, fees, and procedures change — always verify current information with the building department before starting a project. This is not legal advice.