Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 281 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 281-5
Application for rental occupancy permit
Operative Text
A. Application for a rental occupancy permit for a rental dwelling unit shall be made in writing to the Building Department on a form provided by the Building Department for that purpose. B. Such application shall be filed in duplicate and shall contain: (1) The name, address, and telephone number, if any, of the owner of the dwelling unit intended for rental occupancy. (2) The street address and Tax Map description (section, block and lot or lots) of the premises intended for rental. (3) A description of the structure, including: (a) The number of rental dwelling units in the structure; (b) The number of rooms and the dimensions and use of each room in the structure but outside of the rental dwelling units. (4) For each rental dwelling unit, a description of the unit, including: (a) The number of rooms in the rental dwelling unit; and (b) The dimensions and use of each such room. (5) The name, address, and telephone number, if any, of the managing agent or operator of each such intended rental dwelling unit. C. Such application shall be signed by the owner of the premises, and the statements of such owner therein contained shall be verified under oath. D. Such application shall be accompanied by the following: (1) A property survey of the premises drawn to scale not greater than 40 feet to one inch, or if not shown on the survey, a site plan, drawn to scale, showing all buildings, structures, walks, drives and other physical features of the premises and the number, location and access of existing and proposed on-site vehicle parking facilities. (2) A building permit application, properly prepared, for all proposed buildings, improvements, and alterations to existing buildings on the premises, if any. (3) A copy of the certificate of occupancy or certificate of existing use.
Section 281-5 of Babylon Village's Code of Ordinances establishes the formal process by which a rental occupancy permit application must be submitted to the Building Department. The application must be filed in duplicate on an official form and include detailed information about the property owner, the property itself, and each rental dwelling unit—such as room counts, dimensions, and uses. The application must be signed and sworn under oath by the owner, and must be accompanied by a to-scale property survey or site plan, any applicable building permit applications, and a copy of the certificate of occupancy or certificate of existing use.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 281-5, property owners in Babylon Village who intend to rent a dwelling unit are generally expected to obtain the required form from the Building Department and complete it in duplicate with accurate details about themselves, their managing agent, and each rental unit's room count and dimensions. Compliant operators typically ensure the application is signed and notarized under oath, and that supporting documents—including a scaled property survey or site plan, any necessary building permit applications, and a certificate of occupancy or certificate of existing use—are assembled and submitted together. Keeping copies of all submitted materials and correspondence with the Building Department is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate compliance with § 281-5.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 281-5 establishes that landlords in Babylon Village must obtain a rental occupancy permit before renting a dwelling unit, which means tenants have an interest in knowing whether their unit is covered by a valid permit. Tenants who have questions about whether a permit was properly obtained for their unit can contact the Babylon Village Building Department to inquire about permit records for the property. Tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney can help tenants understand how the absence of a required permit under § 281-5 might be relevant to their rental situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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