Huntington homes and garages, by the numbers
| Measure | Huntington | Suffolk County |
|---|---|---|
| Median year homes were built | 1956 | 1970 |
| Homes built before 1960 | about 62% | about 31% |
| Homes built before 1940 | about 22% | about 9% |
| Single-family detached homes | about 81% | about 80% |
| Households with 2+ vehicles | about 68% | about 68% |
| Households with 3+ vehicles | about 26% | about 29% |
| Housing units held for seasonal use | about 0% | about 8% |
| Occupied homes that are owner-occupied | about 86% | about 82% |
| Median home value | about $767,000 | about $578,000 |
The typical Huntington home was built in 1956, 14 years older than the Suffolk County median of 1970. Housing age matters for garage doors because it decides the opening size, whether the door still runs on extension springs, and how much headroom the track has.
Huntington’s mix of old and postwar homes
The Huntington hamlet’s housing spans a century. About 22% of homes predate 1940 and about 62% predate 1960 (Census), with a median build year of 1956 and a median value of about $767,000. About 81% of homes are single-family detached and about 68% of households have two or more vehicles.
That mix shows up in the garage:
- Older homes near the village center with detached garages, narrow openings and wood doors.
- Postwar ranches and splits with attached single and two-car garages and second- or third-generation openers.
What Huntington’s permit guidance says
The Town of Huntington’s published filing guidelines list window and door replacement as work that doesn’t need a building permit when it’s in-kind with no structural changes. Garage doors aren’t named separately, so:
- Repairs (springs, cables, rollers, openers) don’t need a permit.
- A same-size garage door in the same opening is likely covered by the in-kind rule, but confirm with Building & Housing.
- Widening the opening, changing the header or converting the garage needs a permit.
Building & Housing is in Town Hall, Room 115, 100 Main Street. See the full Long Island permit guide for other towns.
Who issues garage door permits in Huntington
Huntington is a hamlet in the Town of Huntington, so building permits come from the Town of Huntington Building & Housing (Department of Engineering Services).
Town of Huntington Building & Housing (Department of Engineering Services)
Town Hall, Room 115, 100 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743
Phone: (631) 351-2821
Official page · checked November 13, 2026
The Town's filing guidelines say no building permit is required for roofing, siding and window/door replacement when it is in-kind with no structural changes. Garage doors aren't named separately, so confirm that a same-size garage door counts.
When a garage door job needs a permit, and the other offices we've mapped.
The garage door jobs Huntington's housing points to
| Job | Published LI range | Median | Sources | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extension-to-torsion conversion | $450 – $850 | $615 | 2 | About 62% of Huntington homes predate 1960, when single doors often ran on extension springs. |
| Both torsion springs replaced | $200 – $475 | $340 | 4 | About 26% of households here have 3+ vehicles, so doors rack up spring cycles faster. High-cycle springs cost about $50 more per pair on one published LI list. |
Prices aren't set by town. All 16 jobs are in the Long Island price survey.
Nearby towns we cover
garage door repair in Northport, garage door repair in Dix Hills and garage door repair in Syosset. All Suffolk County towns are on the Suffolk County page, and every town we cover is on the service areas list.
Garage door questions from Huntington
Do I need a permit to replace a garage door in Huntington?
The Town's filing guidelines say no building permit is required for in-kind window and door replacement with no structural changes. Garage doors aren't listed by name, so confirm with Building & Housing at (631) 351-2821. Changing the opening size needs a permit.
Where is the Huntington building department?
Town Hall, Room 115, 100 Main Street, Huntington, NY 11743. Building permits: (631) 351-2821. Questions can also go to BuildingInfo@HuntingtonNY.gov.
Does Huntington Station use the same permit office?
Yes. Huntington Station, Dix Hills, Greenlawn and the other hamlets use the Town of Huntington. The Village of Northport and other incorporated villages run their own offices.
What does a new opener cost in Huntington?
Published Long Island prices for a new opener installed ran $250 – $875, and opener repairs $85 – $225.