Pool, Sauna, Hot Tub, Steam Room, or Spray Ground Permit

Property owners or managers, including condos, co-ops, and homeowner associations, must get a permit to build or run a pool, sauna, hot tub, steam room or spray ground for public or commercial use.

If you want to add one of these facilities to your private property for personal use, you are not required to get a permit. For more information about residential pool rules, visit the Swimming Pool Installation Rules page.

Fees

The fee for a new permit is $1,980 for an establishment with a pool and $1,120 for an establishment without a pool.

The annual renewal fee is $245 for an establishment with a pool and $260 for an establishment without a pool.

Expiration Date

The permit expires after 1 year.

You can download or request a permit application. It includes forms and information about requirements.

Online

Visit the DOHMH permits and licenses page.

By Mail

Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) to request a copy.

Apply Online

Visit the DOHMH permits and licenses page.

Apply in Person

You can submit your application in person. An appointment is required.

You can schedule an appointment at:

DCWP Licensing Center
42 Broadway
New York, NY 10004
Mon - Thu: 8 AM - 4 PM; last appointment at 3:30 PM

Schedule by Email

LicensingAppointments@dcwp.nyc.gov

Schedule by Phone

Agency: Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
Division: Licensing Appointment Line
Phone Number: (212) 436-0441
Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM

Renew Online

You can renew through DOHMH’s license and permit portal. You need to have an account and a Personal Identification Number (PIN).

Renew your permit.

Renew by Mail

Several weeks before your permit expires, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) will mail you a renewal package. Follow the directions on the renewal notice to renew by mail.

Renew in Person

You can submit your application in person. An appointment is required.

You can schedule an appointment at:

DCWP Licensing Center
42 Broadway
New York, NY 10004
Mon - Thu: 8 AM - 4 PM; last appointment at 3:30 PM

Schedule by Email

LicensingAppointments@dcwp.nyc.gov

Schedule by Phone

Agency: Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
Division: Licensing Appointment Line
Phone Number: (212) 436-0441
Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM

You can check the status of your application by phone.

Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) for help.

Visit the following pages for help with:

If you have permit-specific questions or concerns, you can get help by phone.

Agency: Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
Division: Licensing Center
Phone Number: (212) 487-4104
Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM

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