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1. How do I apply for a beach parking permit?

Permits may be purchased online or in person this year. Please DO NOT mail in applications. Please purchase permits online use this link online beach permits. Permits will also be sold at Parks & Recreation Dept. outside at the window.

2. How many permits am I allowed?

There is no limit. You pay per vehicle. Only vehicles registered to citizens on the tax bill are entitled to purchase residential beach permits.

Please purchase Permits Online.

3. What type of payments do you take?

MasterCard, Visa, Amex & Discover, cash or check.  Checks will NOT be accepted at beach locations.

Please purchase Permits Online.

4. When will the beach be open?

Please visit the Parks and Recreation website for beach openings & updates

Please purchase Permits Online.

5. How can my in-laws/family members/friends visiting and staying with me for the summer get a beach permit?

Due to COVID-19, summer visitors staying with friends & relatives must follow the Non-Resident permit instructions and homeowner’s are required to fill out an affidavit stating that they are staying with them and get it notarized.

Please purchase Permits Online.

 

6. Will you be selling daily permits?

Please visit the Parks and Recreation website for details.

7. I’m a veteran, how do I get my permit?

Permits may be obtained online or in person this year. Please DO NOT mail in applications. Please visit the Parks and Recreation website.
Veterans Apply online

8. How much are permits this year?

Permit fees can be found on the Parks and Recreation webpage .

Please purchase Permits Online.

9. I just purchased a new home, what documentation do I need?

New homeowners must provide a copy of their tax bill, deed (less than 6 months). or closing papers. As long as the first and last names match on the registration to one of these documents, you will be fine. 

Please purchase Permits Online.

10. What documentation do you need if my vehicle has a P.O. Box?

Please provide any combination of 3 utility bills from PSEG or Cable (current, 6 months & a year ago). Do not get mail at my physical address, what do I need to show? When it comes to proving your residency, we would need a copy of your tax bill, deed (less than a year old), closing papers or any combination of 3 utility bills from PSEG or Cable (current, 6 months & a year ago).  Click here for Rental Permit Look Up tool  

Please purchase Permits Online.

11. How much are the permits this year?

Permit fees information can be found on our Parks and Recreation webpage

Please purchase Permits Online.

12. What beaches are Southampton Town beaches?

Please visit the Parks and Recreation webpage: for list of beaches.

Please purchase Permits Online.

13. Can I get a beach permit if I do not own a vehicle?

Beach permits are for parking purpose only. Anyone can get dropped off, ride their bicycle or walk on to the beach at no charge.  The beach is free.

14. What age qualifies for a senior permit?

The individual on the vehicle registration must be 62+

Please purchase Permits Online.

15. Can I get a permit on a rental car?

Yes. A copy of the vehicle rental agreement will be required.

16. How can I get a permit as a summer renter?

Yes. Summer renters must provide a copy of their vehicle registration along with a Southampton Town lease agreement accompanied with an approved valid rental permit by Southampton Town. The name on the lease agreement must match the name on the vehicle registration.

Click here for Rental Permit Look Up tool

Please purchase Permits Online.

17. I have a new vehicle with a temporary registration. How can I purchase a permit with a temporary registration?

Provide a copy of the first page of the vehicle purchase/lease agreement along with the temporary registration.

Please purchase Permits Online.

18. I renewed my registration with the DMV, but have yet to receive it. How can I apply for a beach permit?

Provide a copy of your DMV account showing your vehicle registration(s) or if renewed online with DMV, provide a copy of the confirmation page that you received in your email.

Please purchase Permits Online.

19. Can Motel/Hotel permits be obtained online?

No.  Please email Parks & Recreation at parksandrec@southamptontownny.gov for application to apply for permits.

20. I am a co-op owner. How do I apply for my permit?

Permits may be purchased online with proof of residency attached or you may contact the Parks & Recreation office to confirm residency from roster received by co-op management.

Please purchase Permits Online.

21. I am a Fire Dept. or EMS volunteer, how do I apply for my beach permit?

Permits may be obtained online or in person this year. Please do not mail in applications. 

Fire Dept. or EMS Apply for Permits Online

22. Will Cooper’s Beach be open?

Please contact Southampton Village at 631-283-0247

23. How can I purchase a Village permit?

Please contact Southampton Village at (631) 283-0247

24. How can I purchase a 4x4 permit?

Please contact Southampton Town Trustees Dept. at (631) 287-5717. Select Trustee Permits