Community Private Sewage Disposal System Permit

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Alert

You must apply or renew online; in-person submission is not available and applications submitted by mail will not be processed.
Online applications will be reviewed and processed if complete.
Permits or licenses are not being mailed; if your online application is approved and you provide your email address, you will get your permit by email.
All NYC Health Department licenses and permits that will expire or require renewal are extended for the duration of the State of Emergency in accordance with Emergency Executive Order 107.

Visit the Department of Health's permits and licenses page for the latest updates.

You must have a permit for the proposed construction and operation of individual private sewage disposal systems in subdivision realty developments involving 15 or more dwellings.

Fees

The fee for a new permit is $1,310.

The annual renewal fee is $1,870.

Expiration Date

The license expires after 1 year

You can request a license application packet, which includes forms and information about requirements.

Online

Visit the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's permit page.

By Mail

Call 311 to request a paper copy.

Online

Visit the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's permit page.

In Person

If you’re applying in person, you will have to complete an application and bring it to the Department of Consumer Affairs Licensing Center or the NYC Small Business Support Center.

DCA Licensing Center
42 Broadway
New York, NY 10004
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

NYC Small Business Support Center
90-27 Sutphin Boulevard, 4th Floor
Jamaica, NY 11435
Mon: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The centers are closed on major holidays. If you need to take an exam, you should arrive before 3 PM.

Several weeks before your permit expires, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene will mail you a renewal package.

You can renew online or submit your application in person or by mail.

Online

To renew online, you need to have a Personal Identification Number (PIN) issued by the NYC Health Department.

Renew online.

In Person

You can drop off your completed application and any required documents at the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Licensing Center or the NYC Small Business Support Center. General information and assistance are also available.

DCA Licensing Center
42 Broadway
New York, NY 10004
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
NYC Small Business Support Center
90-27 Sutphin Boulevard, 4th Floor
Jamaica, NY 11435
Mon: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The centers are closed on major holidays. If you need to take an exam, you should arrive before 3 PM.

By Mail

To renew by mail, follow the instructions on your renewal notice.

You can get the status of your application.

Call 311 for assistance.

If you’re using the NYC Health Department online license and permit system, you can get help with:

Renewing your permit
Payment problems
Obtaining a PIN
Linking or relinking a PIN
Resetting user names or passwords
Problems uploading documents
Error messages
Web page not loading
Button not responding

Online

Submit a help request online.

By Phone

Call 311 for assistance.

You can get answers to license-specific questions and information about application requirements.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Alert

Phone assistance is currently unavailable. Send an email to onlineappsdocs@dca.nyc.gov for assistance.

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