Castleton-on-Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 159 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 159-5
Application for permit
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A. Application for a rental occupancy permit for a rental dwelling unit shall be made in writing to the Village Clerk on a form provided by the Village Clerk for that purpose. B. Such application shall be filed in triplicate 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 occupancy or the premises in which the rental dwelling units intended for occupancy are located. (3) The names of each person presently residing in or occupying such premises intended for rental occupancy. (4) The number of rooms in the structure and in each proposed rental dwelling unit therein, the dimensions of each room and a description of the present use or uses thereof, if any. (5) A description of each dwelling unit intended to be established, used or occupied for rental occupancy in the premises, including the number of rental dwelling units, and the number of persons intended to be accommodated by and reside in each such rental dwelling unit. (6) The name, address and telephone number, if any, of the managing agent or operator of each such intended rental dwelling unit. (7) The name and address of the insurance company, if any, providing the fire and other hazard and public liability insurance for the owner of the premises, with a description of the type of insurance provided, policy limits for each coverage and the policy number and expiration date of such policy. C. Such application shall be signed by the owner of the premises and the statements of such owners therein contained shall be verified under oath. D. Such application shall be accompanied by the following: (1) A property drawing of the premises drawn to a scale no smaller than 20 feet to one inch. (2) If not shown on the drawing, a site plan, 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 parking facilities. (3) A building permit application, properly prepared for all proposed buildings, improvements and alterations to existing buildings on the premises. E. In the case of a condominium unit, the application shall be accompanied by a scale drawing or floor plan of the condominium unit in lieu of a survey or site plan. F. The emergency evacuation plan for the structure and location of fire exits.
Section 159-5 of Castleton-on-Hudson's Code of Ordinances establishes the formal process by which a rental occupancy permit application must be submitted to the Village Clerk. The application must be filed in triplicate on an official form and include detailed information about the property, its owner, current occupants, room dimensions, managing agents, and insurance coverage. Supporting materials such as a scaled property drawing, site plan, building permit application, and an emergency evacuation plan must accompany the submission, with condominium units substituting a floor plan for a survey.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 159-5, property owners in Castleton-on-Hudson who intend to rent a dwelling unit are generally expected to obtain the required application form from the Village Clerk and complete it in triplicate with accurate details covering ownership, property description, occupant names, room counts and dimensions, managing agent information, and insurance particulars. Compliant operators typically ensure that all supporting documents—including a scaled drawing (at no smaller than 20 feet to one inch), a site plan, and a building permit application for any proposed improvements—are assembled before submission. The application must be signed by the owner and verified under oath, and an emergency evacuation plan showing fire exit locations must also be included.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 159-5 establishes that any rental dwelling unit in Castleton-on-Hudson is supposed to be covered by a valid rental occupancy permit, the application for which requires the owner to disclose details about the property, its occupants, and its insurance coverage. Tenants who have questions about whether their unit has a properly issued permit may contact the Village Clerk's office to inquire about permit status. Those who believe a landlord may be operating without the required permit can explore options such as raising the issue with the Village, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or seeking guidance from a housing attorney familiar with New York municipal code requirements.
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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