Bellport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 25 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 25-5
Application review; inspection of premises
Operative Text
A. The Building Inspector, or his designee, shall review each rental application for completeness and return incomplete applications. Within 45 days of receiving notice from the Village of Bellport Building Department of receipt of a complete application, the owner or owner's managing agent of the Rental Dwelling Unit shall, at the owner's election, (1) arrange for an inspection of the unit(s) and the premises on which the same are located by a Building Inspector; or (2) shall provide to the Building Department a written report in the format provided by the Building Department, certified by a licensed engineer or architect that the structure and the dwelling unit(s) contained therein meet all applicable housing, sanitary, building, electrical and fire codes, rules and regulations. B. If the report states that the proposed Rental Dwelling Unit, as well as the premises in which the same are located, comply fully with all applicable state and local laws, rules and regulations and that such Rental Dwelling Unit(s) do not create an unsafe or dangerous condition, the Building Inspector or his designee shall issue a rental license, which shall state the name and address of the owner of the subject premises, the maximum number of occupants and the number of conventional bedrooms for the dwelling unit(s).
Under Bellport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 25 § 25-5, the Village's Building Inspector reviews rental license applications for completeness and returns any that are incomplete. Once a complete application is received, the property owner has 45 days to either schedule an official inspection or submit a certified engineer's or architect's report confirming the unit meets all applicable housing, sanitary, building, electrical, and fire codes. If the unit is found to be fully compliant and free of unsafe conditions, the Building Inspector issues a rental license specifying the owner's name and address, the maximum number of occupants, and the number of conventional bedrooms.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators seeking a rental license under ch. 25 § 25-5 generally ensure their application is complete before submission to avoid delays caused by the Building Department returning incomplete filings. Within 45 days of receiving notice of a complete application, a compliant owner either schedules a Building Inspector visit or arranges for a licensed engineer or architect to prepare and certify a written compliance report in the format the Building Department provides. Maintaining the unit in conformance with all applicable housing, sanitary, building, electrical, and fire codes positions an owner to receive a rental license that documents the approved occupancy limit and bedroom count.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under ch. 25 § 25-5, rental units in Bellport are required to be inspected or certified as compliant before a rental license is issued, which means tenants have a basis to verify whether a unit holds a valid license before or during a tenancy. A rental license, when issued, documents the maximum number of occupants and the number of conventional bedrooms, information that can be relevant if occupancy or habitability concerns arise. Tenants who believe a unit is being rented without a proper license or does not meet applicable code standards may consider contacting the Bellport Building Department or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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