HELPFUL HOMEOWNER INFORMATION

Important Telephone Numbers:

To report a FIRE or MEDICAL EMERGENCY, dial 911.

Ocean Beach Fire Dept. (631)583-7500

Ocean Beach Police Dept. (631)583-5866

Ocean Beach Village Office (631)583-5940

Ocean Beach Dept. of Public Works (631)583-7682

Ocean Beach Post Office (631)583-7368

Ocean Beach Village Justice Court (631)583-0104

Marina/Recreation (631)583-5153

Doctor’s Office (631)583-8548

Fire Island Ferries (631)665-3600

Fire Island Water Taxi (631)665-8885

H2O Water Limo/Taxi (631)878-0222

Fire Island National Seashore (631)687-4750

Verizon (877)728-6101

PSE&G (800)490-0025

 IMPORTANT DATES

Property Taxes: Due annually June 1st  6/1 – 7/1 without penalty

Marina – Boat/Jet-ski Slip: Due 1/1 – 3/15

Ferry Ticket Book Sales: Due 12/1 – 3/15

Vehicle/Cart/Equipment:  Due 10/1 – 1/15

Summer Cart Permit: Due 4/1 – 6/15 (Essential Service Only)

 CONTACT FORM

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

In order to receive tax bills, notices and email updates, etc. it is very important to submit the CONTACT FORM included in this packet, with a copy of your new deed to the Village Office.

RENTAL PERMITS

There is a minimum 7-day rental period.  Rental Permits must be applied for electronically via the website www.villageofoceanbeach.org under “Application Forms”.  Applications must be submitted at least 7 days in advance of the rental period and can be paid by mailing a check and/or credit card (3.5% service charge applies).  Renting your house without a permit is a violation of the Village Code and may result in tickets and/or fines and or revocation of rental privileges.

BBQ PERMITS

BBQ Permits must be applied for electronically via the website www.villageofoceanbeach.org under “Application Forms”. 

HOMEOWNER BBQ Permits are for homeowners that do not rent.  An application must be applied and paid for every two years.  The fee is $100.  

RENTAL BBQ permits are free of charge each year with the filing of the first rental permit, it is a separate application and only needs to be completed once a year if you will be submitting rental permits

CONSTRUCTION PERMITS

Building Inspection / Code Enforcement are located in the Village Office.

Email: bldgdept@villageofoceanbeach.org    Phone: 631-583-5940

Building Inspector: Michael Mandarino

 Please find applications on the website www.villageofoceanbeach.org under “Application Forms” – Construction Permit/Fence Permit/Ordinary Repair Maintenance.  A construction permit is not required for painting, power- washing and most landscaping, EVERYTHING else requires a permit.  Construction without a permit is a violation of the village code and is subject to violations and/or fines.

FERRY TICKETS

Discounted Homeowner Ferry Ticket books are limited to six (6) books per household and must be applied for each year electronically via the website www.villageofoceanbeach.org under “Application Forms”.  Ferry Ticket Application Sales open December 1st and end on March 15th.

GARBAGE RULES

Garbage pick-ups are Wednesday & Sunday nights starting at 5:00 pm

Picked up by Brownie Carting: (631)750-5325 or Carting@BrownieNY.com

All garbage must be in a plastic bag, in a can with handles and with a secure detachable lid.  Containers no bigger than 32 gallon pails & not to exceed 60 lbs. Garbage violations are subject to fines per village code. We appreciate your cooperation!

RECYCLABLES

Recyclables are collected on Sunday nights - solid waste consisting of newspapers, corrugated boxes, plastic soda and milk containers, glass bottles and jars and metal food and beverage cans.  WRAP PAILS are available at the village office for $25

BULK TRASH

Bulk Trash runs from June – September.  The schedule can be found on the village website under “Application Forms”

LIST OF CARTERSLK TRASH

Beachcomber                            (347) 234-8531

Cherveny Carting                      (631) 495-5658

Metcalf Carting Co.                  (631) 665-8088

Michael Kahler                          (631) 583-7271

Spoons                                        (631) 583-6703

Brownie Carting                        (631) 750-5325

Dylan Wallace                         (917) 575-5251

LIFEGUARDS & BEACHES

Email: oceanbeachsurfrescue@gmail.com

  • Chief Lifeguard: Jillian Weinstein (631)583-9040

  • Lifeguards are on duty from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend

Weekends Only – Mid-May thru Mid-June

Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm / Sunday: 9:00 am -5:00 pm

 Monday thru Sunday (7 days a week) – Mid-June thru Labor Day

Mon. - Fri.: 9:00am-5:00pm / Saturday: 9:00am-5:30pm / Sunday: 9:00am-5:00pm

 Weekends Only – Labor Day thru Mid-September

PLEASE DO NOT SWIM WHEN LIFEGUARDS ARE NOT ON DUTY!

  • Beach Access/Overpasses are located at Surf View Walk, Ocean Breeze Walk, Bayberry Walk, Cottage Walk, Bungalow Walk, Ocean Road, Wilmot Road, and Surf Road

  • Lifeguard Station and Restrooms are located at the west side of the Cottage Walk overpass and are only open when the lifeguards are on duty

  • Handicap Accessible ramp is located at the Bungalow Walk overpass

MARINA BOAT SLIP OR JET SKI SLIPS

Dockmasters office is located at the end of Bayberry Walk on the north side of the Wagon Park & Tennis courts

DOCKMASTERS Phone: 631-583-5153

  • Marina slip rentals run from April 15th - November 15th - Electronic applications for Homeowners are accepted Jan. 1st - Feb. 15th, Renters & Out-of-Village applications accepted Feb. 15th - March 15th. Slips are assigned on a first come, first serve basis and must be applied for each year electronically via the website at www.villageofoceanbeach.org under “Application Forms”.

 MARINA BOAT SLIP OR JET SKI SLIPS

  • Marina slip assignments are subject to change.

  • Transient dock opens May 16th and closes October 31st. Rates can be found on the website. Payments are only accepted by credit card

ELECTIONS

Elections are conducted every 4 years for the offices coming due.  In order to participate in Village Elections you must be a registered resident of Ocean Beach and registered to vote with the Suffolk County Board of Elections.  Information to register is available on our website under Elections.

PETS

Dogs & pets must be leashed in all public areas of the Village. You are responsible for bagging & cleaning up after your pet.  Dogs & pets are not allowed on the beach at any time.

FOOD, DRINK & NOISE

Food & drink (including alcoholic beverages) are not permitted on the beach, overpasses or walks.  Water bottles are permitted.  You can eat & drink non-alcoholic beverages on Bay Walk (in town only).

Music and voices are easily heard, please be mindful and respectful of your neighbors.  According to the Village Code noises should not be heard “outside the perimeter of the property”, especially after 10:00 pm. 

FIRE IS OUR BIGGEST THREAT!!!

Never toss a lit cigar/cigarette. Never leave your grill unattended and be extra careful when using gas/propane tanks.