Farmingdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 433 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 433-4
Rental occupancy permit required
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It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter and an offense within the meaning of the Penal Law of the State of New York for any person or entity who owns a dwelling unit in the Incorporated Village of Farmingdale to establish, maintain, use, let, lease, rent or suffer or permit the occupancy and use thereof as a rental occupancy without having a valid permit for such rental occupancy as herein provided. Transient rental properties shall also require a rental occupancy permit and comply with the regulations herein applicable to rental occupancies.
Section 433-4 of Farmingdale's Code of Ordinances makes it unlawful for any property owner or entity to rent out, lease, or otherwise allow a dwelling unit to be occupied as a rental without first obtaining a valid rental occupancy permit from the Village. This requirement extends to transient rental properties, which must also hold a permit and comply with all applicable rental occupancy regulations. Violations are treated not merely as local code infractions but as offenses under New York State Penal Law, reflecting the seriousness with which the Village treats unpermitted rentals.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 433-4, property owners and managers in the Incorporated Village of Farmingdale are generally expected to secure a valid rental occupancy permit before allowing any tenant to occupy a dwelling unit. Compliant operators typically obtain and maintain current permits for each rental property, including short-term or transient rentals, and renew them as required by the chapter. Because violations carry Penal Law consequences under New York State law, operators generally treat permit compliance as a foundational step before listing or renting any unit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 433-4 establishes that a landlord must hold a valid rental occupancy permit to legally rent a dwelling unit in Farmingdale, including transient rentals. Tenants who discover their unit may lack a required permit can raise this as a potential issue by contacting the Village of Farmingdale directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. Because unpermitted rentals implicate New York State Penal Law under this provision, tenants may also have avenues beyond local code enforcement to address the 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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