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Before you submit your application

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    Before you begin the application process, it is recommended that you contact the NYC Health Department, Office of Public Health Engineering to receive guidance on how to submit your supplemental documents and plans.


      NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH)

      Address
      Office of Public Health Engineering/Building Water Supply


      42-09 28th Street


      CN-56



      Long Island City NY 11101
      Phone (718) 786-6004
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      Review the Private Community Sewage Disposal System Permit Instructions at the link above for individual requirements and documentation required to apply for this permit.

        Instructions for Applying for a Private Sewage Disposal System Permit

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        All outstanding fines imposed for Health Code Violations must be paid before you can apply for or renew a permit issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Fines may be paid in person at the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Citywide Licensing Center or Online.

          Pay Outstanding Fines Online

          NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

          Address
          Licensing Center


          42 Broadway, Lobby




          New York NY 10004
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          A valid e-mail address is required if applying online.

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            List of Permit Fees. More info

              • New Permit Application Fee: $1,310.00
              • Annual Renewal Fee: $1,870.00

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            List of accepted payment methods. More info

              • Check (accepted if paying in person)
              • Money Order (accepted if paying in person)
              • American Express (accepted if paying online or in person)
              • Discover (accepted if paying online or in person)
              • MasterCard (accepted if paying online or in person)
              • Visa (accepted if paying online or in person)

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            Apply Online Apply in Person

            Steps to apply online:

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            Gather all documents required to apply for this permit.

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              Make individual electronic versions of each supporting document for uploading to the system. The following document types can be uploaded: PDF, JPG, GIF, PNG, XLS, XLSX, DOC, DOCX, VSD, and TXT.

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                Create an account with the NYC Online Licensing system. Payment is required to complete and submit the application so applicants should have their credit or debit card information readily available. Partially completed applications may be saved and returned to later for completion.

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                  Select the type of permit for which you are applying and enter the requested information into each field.  Fields with an asterisk (*) are required.  Applicants will be requested to upload copies of the documents identified in the Prerequisites section above. Please upload each supporting document individually.

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                    Pay with a credit or debit card to complete the application.  

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                      Steps to apply in person:

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                      Complete and sign an Application for Permit.

                        Application for a Permit (PDF )

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                        Bring all completed forms and required documentation to the DCWP Citywide Licensing Center, located at the address below. Applications are not accepted by mail.

                          NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

                          Address
                          Licensing Center


                          42 Broadway, Lobby




                          New York NY 10004
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