Plumbing permits & licensing in Nassau County

01Who licenses plumbers

Plumbing licensing in Nassau is handled by incorporated villages, towns and cities, many through local examining boards or registration. Some recognize each other's licenses through reciprocity arrangements. State bills to create a countywide board have been proposed, but no countywide license is confirmed.

02Find your authority

1. Check whether your address is inside an incorporated village (your tax bill shows village taxes)
2. If yes, the village building department handles permits and licensing
3. If not, the town building department does (Hempstead, North Hempstead or Oyster Bay), or the city (Glen Cove, Long Beach)
4. Ask that office which plumbing licenses it accepts

03Permits

Most plumbing beyond simple repairs, such as water heaters, new fixtures and sewer connections, needs a permit from the local building department. The licensed plumber usually files it.

04Frequently asked questions

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