East Hampton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 199 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 199-1-3
Registration Process
Operative Text
A. Rental property and seasonal rental property registration form. Rental property and seasonal rental property registration forms shall be made in a sworn or affirmed writing by the property owner to the Building Department on a form provided therefore. To the extent the Town may make on-line registration available, applicants may utilize such system. Such application shall, at a minimum, set forth: (1) The names, physical addresses, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of the property owner(s). (2) The name, physical address, mailing address and telephone numbers of an agent designated by the owner to act in her stead, if any. (3) The street address and Suffolk County Tax Map designation of the rental property or seasonal rental property. (4) The length of tenancy and number of tenants, if known. Properties, with the exception of a seasonal rental property, may be registered without a known tenancy or term. In the event a property is registered without tenant information, a rental property update form shall be filed when the number of tenancy and term of tenancy becomes known, but in any event prior to commencement of a rental tenancy. (5) The number of rooms, the number of bedrooms, and the square footage of each respective bedroom in the rental property or seasonal rental property. (6) A copy of the latest certificate of occupancy for the property issued by the Town of East Hampton. (7) A completed and notarized rental property or seasonal rental property inspection checklist, in a form approved by the Town Building Department, sworn to by the property owner or a licensed architect, licensed engineer or licensed home inspector. B. Rental registration number. Upon filing of a rental property or seasonal rental property registration form or rental property or seasonal rental property renewal form and it being deemed complete by the Chief Building Inspector or the Principal Building Inspector, and the filing of the registration fee, each rental property or seasonal rental property will be assigned a unique rental registration number for the rental property or seasonal rental property. C. Change in conditions. In the event that any information required on the rental property or seasonal rental property registration form should change during the effective period of the rental registration, including, but not limited to, the change in tenants, rental period or term, the commencement of a new rental period or term, the number of tenants, or the number of bedrooms, the property owner shall immediately notify the Town by delivering a sworn or affirmed written notice of such change, along with any requisite fees for such rental property or seasonal rental property registry update, to the Building Department, which shall include such notice in the records for the rental registry. Failure to deliver notice of error and/or change in information as required under this section shall constitute grounds for revocation of the rental registration number upon no less than 10 days written notice from the Chief Building Inspector or the Principal Building Inspector. D. Change in ownership. A change in ownership of the rental property or seasonal rental property shall void the rental registration number. Any new owner will be required to file a new rental property or seasonal rental property registration form and provide a new registration fee. Upon the Chief Building Inspector or the Principal Building Inspector finding the form complete and receiving the registration fee, the Chief Building Inspector or the Principal Building Inspector shall assign a new rental registration number. E. Registration and update fees. All fees are nonrefundable, and the registration fee, renewal registration fee, and registry update fee shall be in an amounts established by the Town Board by resolution and amended from time to time as the Board may deem appropriate. All fees shall be paid upon the filing of a rental property or seasonal rental property registration form, rental property or seasonal rental property renewal form or rental property or seasonal rental property registry update. F. Presumption of rental occupancy. Any single-family residence, or any other premises subject to the provisions of this chapter, shall be presumed to be a rental property or seasonal rental property if such premises is not occupied by the legal owner thereof. This presumption shall be rebuttable. G. Maintenance of registry. It shall be the duty of the Chief Building Inspector or the Principal Building Inspector to maintain the rental property and seasonal rental property registry pursuant to this section. Such register shall be kept by Tax Map number, rental property or seasonal rental property registration number, street address showing the name and address of the owner, the number of conventional bedrooms in the single-family residence at such street address, and the number of persons allowed to occupy that residence pursuant to the provisions of § 255-11-67A(9) of the Town Code. H. Rental registration term. The registration of a rental property or seasonal rental property will expire two years after the date that the registration form is deemed complete by the Chief Building Inspector or the Principal Building Inspector. I. Rental property and seasonal rental property registration renewal form. Rental property and seasonal rental property registration renewal forms shall be made in writing by the property owner to the Building Department on a form provided therefor. To the extent the Town may make on-line registration available, applicants may utilize such system. Such application shall, at a minimum, set forth: (1) The names, physical addresses, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of the property owner(s). (2) The name, physical address, mailing address and telephone numbers of an agent designated by the owner to act in her stead, if any. (3) The street address and Suffolk County Tax Map designation of the rental property or seasonal rental property. (4) The length of tenancy and number of tenants, if known. Properties, with the exception of a seasonal rental property, may be registered without a known tenancy or term. In the event a property is registered without tenant information, a rental property update form shall be filed when the number of tenancy and term of tenancy becomes known, but in any event prior to commencement of a rental tenancy. (5) The number of rooms, the number of bedrooms, and the square footage of each respective bedroom in the rental property or seasonal rental property. (6) A copy of the latest certificate of occupancy for the property issued by the Town of East Hampton. (7) completed and notarized rental property or seasonal rental property inspection checklist, in a form approved by the Town Building Department, sworn to by the property owner or a licensed architect, licensed engineer, or licensed home inspector. (8) Any previous rental registration number of the rental property or seasonal rental property.
East Hampton Town Code ch. 199 § 199-1-3 establishes a mandatory registration system for rental and seasonal rental properties in East Hampton, New York. Property owners must submit sworn registration forms to the Building Department containing detailed information about the property, its owner, any designated agent, occupancy details, and a notarized inspection checklist. Once approved and fees are paid, each property receives a unique registration number that expires after two years, at which point a renewal form must be filed. Any changes in ownership, tenants, or rental terms must be promptly reported, and failure to do so can result in revocation of the registration number.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under East Hampton Town Code ch. 199 § 199-1-3, compliant rental property operators generally maintain an active registration number by filing complete, sworn registration forms with the Building Department before any tenancy begins. Operators typically keep their registration current by reporting changes in tenants, rental periods, or bedroom counts immediately via a sworn written notice, and by renewing their registration before the two-year expiration date. When ownership of a property transfers, the prior registration number is voided, and the new owner files a fresh registration form and pays the applicable fee to receive a new number. Fees for registration, renewal, and updates are set by the Town Board and are nonrefundable.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
East Hampton Town Code ch. 199 § 199-1-3 creates a public rental registry that tenants can reference to verify whether a property they are renting or considering renting holds a valid registration number issued by the Building Department. A property that is not owner-occupied is presumed to be a rental property under this provision, which means it should be registered. Tenants who believe a landlord may be operating without a required registration can contact the East Hampton Building Department to inquire about a property's registration status, or consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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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