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I think you only need a permit if you're adding square footage to the house, or adding a pool, patio, walkways, etc. on the exterior, or raising the roof for whatever reason.
If you're updating your house, I wouldn't think you need permission from the town to put up new curtains, install a new floor, replace a broken dishwasher, etc. In other words, if you're replacing old cabinets with new, IMO you don't need to report that kind of thing. I see on your list above that you want to replace the garage door - go ahead and replace it.
Now some people here will probably disagree with me and say that any time you improve your property you are adding value, and the town/village Board needs to know about any improvement so they can raise your taxes to reflect the appreciated value. So, if you want your taxes raised, go ahead and give them every detail. Otherwise, hold off. It costs enough to do your improvements without raising your taxes.
Another example: My contractor on the house we're moving to told me that when changing windows, if the new one is larger than the old, that has to be reported to the Town (a larger window adds value and pumps up the RE bill too if it's reported).
Just to be on the safe side, when you call Oyster Bay, ask your questions but don't give out any personal info.
I am almost positive that you don't need any permits for those. They are cosmetic changes. Only additions, structural changes, or adding bathrooms need permits
Depending on exactly what you are doing, you may need permits for the kitchen and bath. In general, if you are simply replacing what is there in the same place, you will not need a permit. However, if you are doing a complete gut and moving things around, you will need a permit due to the plumbing and electrical work.
What Tom says is true, and in addition, make sure you use licensed plumbers and electricians. You'll want an Underwriters Certificate for the electrical work which is performed, too.
Also in some villages (like Thomaston, which I believe is near Roslyn) you need a permit from the Village to replace windows. They can be the same size as the old windows, but you need a permit.
What happens if you do renovations that required a permit, yet don't get a permit (work done by homeowners themselves), and then try to sell? Do you get a retroactive permit?
What happens if you do renovations that required a permit, yet don't get a permit (work done by homeowners themselves), and then try to sell? Do you get a retroactive permit?
Yes but its much more difficult to do. Always take detailed pics of what you have done prior to sheetrocking, they may help you one day if you need a permit. It could save you from opening up walls.
Complain to lower your taxes.
Call city officials.. Call. Everyone to bring hempstead taxes down now
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