News Flash • East Hampton Town Building Department Announces

The Town of East Hampton Building Department will implement updated counter hours beginning Monday, November 10, 2025, to improve efficiency and help staff process applications and inspections more quickly.

Starting November 10, Building Inspectors will be available at the counter and by phone from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. only, Monday through Friday. During this period, all inspectors and administrative staff will assist at the counter to ensure prompt service to residents and contractors.

Outside of those hours, the Building Department counter will remain open from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for document drop-off only. Front desk staff will be available to accept final paperwork and schedule inspections; however, Building Inspectors and office staff will be unavailable for phone calls or walk-up questions. Project questions or application materials will only be addressed during the designated morning hours. Applicants will still be able to ask specific questions directly to their inspector through the Open Gov portal.

By concentrating phone and counter availability in the morning, the Department will be able to dedicate more time each day to reviewing applications, conducting field inspections, and reducing the backlog of permit requests.

These temporary adjustments will remain in place until two new Office Assistants are hired. Once those positions are filled, they will take over counter and phone operations, scheduling inspections, and answering general inquiries.

For more information, please contact the Town of East Hampton Building Department at 631-324-4145.