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Town of Babylon

buildinginfo@townofbabylon.com

200 E. Sunrise Hwy, Lindenhurst, NY, 11757, US

631-957-3058


  NEW ACCESSORY APARTMENT APPLICATION

 TOWN OF BABYLON
Planning & Development Accessory Division
 200 East Sunrise Hwy.,
 Lindenhurst, NY 11757
 Ph.# (631) 957-7468 | Email: maguinaldo@townofbabylonny.gov
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COLLECT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS IN DIGITAL FORMAT

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Deed (showing liber & page numbers) Floor plans (example)
Identification (Gov. issued with address) Photographs (1-house; 2-driveway only)
Three (3) proofs of residence (see Accessory Apt. Requirements below for exceptable documents) Survey (current with all structures on property)

Owner's Endorsement (one for each owner, if multiple owners)

I ACKNOWLEDGE


DEEDA copy of the recorded deed showing the liber and page numbers 

 

Upload Deed

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CURRENT IDENTIFICATIONmust be a government issued picture ID with home address, such as driver's license.

 

Are you a senior citizen (65 and over)?

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FLOOR PLAN A floor plan is required for every level including the basement drawn to 1/4" = 1' scale. Identify each plan as either the owner or tenant's unit. The plan must show all parts of the house that are finished. Label all rooms in both units with dimensions and locations of smoke detectors and CO detectors. Include measurements (height and width) for all doors, windows and floor to ceiling heights.

See sample floor plan.  

 

 

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SURVEYA current survey of the property showing ALL structures on site; Including, dwelling, building(s), additions, garage, decks, sheds, pool, etc. The survey must be accurate and legible.

 

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THREE PROOFS OF RESIDENCEShowing that you, the owner, live in the dwelling. We will accept ONE utility bill such as: PSEG, National Grid or SCWA. The other two proofs MUST be from the following list: 


        Current telephone bill  Bank account statement
        Credit card  statement Cablevision / Direct TV bill
        Paystub Car payment Statement

 

Proofs of Residence (see instructions)

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PHOTOGRAPHS

2 photographs - ONE depicting the front of the house and ONE showing only the driveway 

 

Upload Photos

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ONLY If multiple owners (spouses excluded), each owner to provide a signed and notarized owner's endorsement. 

Are there multiple owners? (spouses excluded)

Upload all endorsements

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FEE SCHEDULE


APPLICATION FEE: $300.00

SENIOR CITIZEN RATE (65 and over): $75.00

SIGN POSTING FEE: $20.00 per sign

 

ADDITIONAL FEES MAY APPLY


Late renewal charges  - $50.00 per late renewal

Re-Inspection charges - $100.00

Is your property on the corner of two streets?


WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AN ACCESSORY APARTMENT PERMIT

1. It is a temporary exemption from the Town of Babylon zoning laws and must be renewed prior to expiration.

2. The permit is granted, at the Board's discretion, for a maximum of three years.

3. To qualify, dwelling must be your primary residence.

4. If you move or sell the residence, the permit may be transferred to the purchaser of the dwelling, provided the purchaser executes and submits to the Commissioner of Planning and Development the proper application and legal documents within 30 days of the transfer of ownership.

5. The homeowner is responsible for submitting a renewal application prior to the expiration of the current accessory apartment permit.


 

PROPERTY OWNER'S INFORMATION:

Owner's Name

Owner's Address


    CONSENT

    I consent to an inspection of the entire premises.

    I (we), the owner(s) of the dwelling, swear under penalty of perjury that the following is true:

    TOTAL FEE: (additional 3% will apply at submission)

    Applicant's Signature

    Choose how to sign

    Application Number

    You will be provided with a Application Number upon submission.