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

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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 Department of Health's permits and licenses page.

By Mail

Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) 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. For health and safety reasons, the DCA Licensing Center and NYC Small Business Support Center cannot serve walk-ins, but you can schedule an appointment by phone by calling (212) 436-0441 Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM or by email at LicensingAppointments@dca.nyc.gov.

  • DCA Licensing Center
    42 Broadway
    New York, NY 10004
    Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
    Wed: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
  • NYC Small Business Support Center
    90-27 Sutphin Boulevard, 4th Floor
    Jamaica, NY 11435
    Mon - Fri: 9 AM - 5 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. For health and safety reasons, the DCA Licensing Center and NYC Small Business Support Center cannot serve walk-ins, but you can schedule an appointment by phone by calling (212) 436-0441 Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM or by email at LicensingAppointments@dca.nyc.gov.

  • DCA Licensing Center
    42 Broadway
    New York, NY 10004
    Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM
    Wed: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
     
  • NYC Small Business Support Center
    90-27 Sutphin Boulevard, 4th Floor
    Jamaica, NY 11435
    Mon - Fri: 9 AM - 5 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 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) 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 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) for assistance.

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

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

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