Bellport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 25 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 25-3
Rental license required; application
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A. It shall be unlawful for a rental occupancy to exist in any dwelling unit without the owner's first having obtained a rental license from the Village Building Department. (1) It shall be an affirmative defense to a violation of this section that the rental occupant or occupants is/are immediate family members of the owner of the subject premises, as defined in this chapter. (2) Rebuttable presumption of rent. Any dwelling unit shall be presumed to be rented for a fee and a charge made if said premises are occupied by an occupant other than the legal owner thereof. B. Application for a Rental License for a Rental Dwelling Unit shall be made in writing by the owner or their managing agent to the Building Department on a form provided therefor. Such application shall be filed and shall contain: (1) The name, residence address, mailing address and telephone number, if any, of the owner of the dwelling unit intended for rental occupancy; (a) If the owner is domiciled greater than 30 miles from the Rental Dwelling Unit, the owner must provide a local representative, their address and their contact number; (b) If the owner is represented by a managing agent and/or broker, the owner must provide the name, address and contact number of the managing agent and/or broker; (2) Street address and Tax Map designation (section, block and lot or lots) of the premises intended for rental occupancy; (3) All applicants must submit a sworn statement that there are no existing or outstanding violations of any federal, state or county laws or rules or regulations or of any Village of Bellport local laws or ordinances pertaining to the property. (4) Must submit a floor plan of the dwelling unit intended for rental occupancy for the premises setting forth a full description of the structure, the number of Rental Dwelling Units in the structure, specify for each dwelling unit, if applicable: (a) Number of bedrooms; (b) A description of the unit (including the number of rooms in the Rental Dwelling Unit and the dimensions of each such room); and (c) The number, location and access of existing/proposed on-site vehicle parking facilities. (5) A copy of any and all Certificates of Occupancy, Certificates of Zoning Compliance and/or Certificates of Non-conforming Use as recorded by the Incorporated Village of Bellport for the premises on which the Rental Dwelling Unit intended for occupancy is located. (6) Each application shall be executed by and sworn to by the owner of the premises. (7) Applicant shall provide any additional information as may be required by the Building Inspector. C. Entities including, but not limited to limited-liability companies, corporations, partnerships and professional corporations, shall have a valid rental license in effect at any time the dwelling is occupied.
Section 25-3 of Bellport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 25 establishes that no dwelling unit may be rented out unless the property owner has first secured a rental license from the Village Building Department. A rebuttable presumption exists that any unit occupied by someone other than the legal owner is being rented for a fee, though an affirmative defense is available when the occupants are immediate family members of the owner. The application process requires detailed documentation, including owner contact information, a floor plan, certificates of occupancy, and a sworn statement that no outstanding violations exist against the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bellport Code ch. 25 § 25-3, compliant rental property operators obtain a rental license from the Village Building Department before any tenant takes occupancy, and they keep that license current for the entire period the unit is occupied — including when the owner is an LLC, corporation, or other entity. Operators whose primary residence is more than 30 miles from the rental unit designate a local representative and provide that person's contact information on the application. A complete application typically includes a sworn statement of no outstanding violations, a detailed floor plan with room dimensions, parking information, and copies of all relevant certificates of occupancy or zoning compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bellport Code ch. 25 § 25-3 requires that any dwelling unit you occupy as a renter be covered by a valid rental license issued to the owner by the Village Building Department before you move in. If you have reason to believe your unit is being rented without such a license, you may raise that fact with the Village Building Department or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York housing law to understand what options may be available. It is also worth knowing that the law presumes a unit is being rented for a fee whenever it is occupied by someone other than the legal owner, which can be relevant if a landlord disputes the rental relationship.
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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