Goshen, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 69 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 69-5
Individual mobile home permits
Operative Text
A. Temporary permit for special necessity, agricultural. The Town Planning Board may issue a temporary permit for a maximum of 120 days for one mobile home not located in a mobile home park upon proof to such Board of special necessity by reason of employer-employee relationship between the owner of a farming operation and his tenant, where said owner desires to have the employee reside on such farm. Such temporary permit may be extended by approval of the Town Planning Board not to exceed 90 days and shall not be transferable or assignable. In such cases, the Town Planning Board shall find that the following regulations will be complied with before such temporary permit will be issued or renewed: (1) The mobile home shall be located to the rear of the principal residence on the same lot and shall not be on its own independently owned lot. (2) The mobile home shall be connected to a potable water source approved by the Orange County Department of Health. (3) An adequate and safe sewage disposal system, approved by the Orange County Department of Health shall be provided. (4) The mobile home shall be provided with a mobile home stand or foundation capable of supporting the mobile home in a stable position. The size of such stand shall be suitable for the mobile home it is to support. Such stand or foundation shall be constructed in accordance with the specifications outlined in § 69-7 of this chapter. (5) The home stand or foundation shall be provided with anchors or tie-downs capable of withstanding winds of 100 miles per hour. (6) The mobile home shall be provided with noncombustible skirting to screen the space between the mobile home and the ground. Such skirting shall be installed within 90 days of occupancy and shall be of a material which shall provide a finished exterior appearance. (7) The cost of a temporary permit shall be $100. (8) All trailers will be removed from the Town of Goshen once the permits are expired or denied. B. Interim dwellings. (1) The Town Planning Board may issue a temporary permit for a mobile home not located in a mobile home park when such mobile home is to be used as an interim dwelling during construction of a permanent residence. In such cases, said mobile home shall be removed within six months from the date of issuance of the temporary permit. An extension of an additional six months may be granted by the Town Planning Board. (2) The following information must be submitted to the Building Inspector with any applications for a temporary trailer permit: (a) Complete site plan showing the location of utility services, trailer, sanitary sewer system, roadways and such other information as the Building Inspector may require. (b) Final approvals from the Zoning Board of Appeals or Town Planning Board as may be required for the construction of the home. (c) Necessary approvals from the New York State and Orange County Department of Health for sanitary sewer disposal and water supply. (d) When required, approvals from the New York State, Orange County or Town of Goshen Highway Departments for access roads and driveways. (e) Copy of deed and such other title documents as may be required indicating title to the property in the name of the applicant. In the event that title has not passed at the time of application, a copy of a binding real estate contract for the purchase of said property. (f) Copy of proposed building plans and specifications complying with the New York State Building Code and satisfactory to the Building Inspector. (g) Copy of letter of commitment from a bank or financial institution indicating final approval for mortgage funds. In the event that no mortgage financing shall be used, the applicant shall submit detailed financial statements indicating his ability to complete the construction of the premises. (h) A statement by the applicant indicating generally his construction schedule and the approximate amount of work, labor and services he intends to perform personally. (i) The cost of a temporary permit will be $25.
Section 69-5 of Goshen, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 69 establishes two pathways under which a single mobile home may be placed outside of a mobile home park on a temporary basis. The first pathway applies to agricultural employer-employee situations, allowing a temporary permit of up to 120 days (extendable by 90 days) when a farm owner wants a farm employee to reside on the property. The second pathway allows a mobile home to serve as an interim dwelling during construction of a permanent residence, with an initial six-month permit that may be extended by another six months. Both pathways carry specific physical, sanitary, and administrative requirements that must be satisfied before a permit is issued or renewed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Farm operators and property owners in Goshen who wish to use a mobile home under § 69-5 generally ensure that all required documentation is assembled before approaching the Town Planning Board or Building Inspector. For agricultural permits, compliant operators confirm that the mobile home is sited behind the principal residence, connected to Orange County Department of Health-approved water and sewage systems, properly anchored to withstand 100 mph winds, and fitted with noncombustible skirting within 90 days of occupancy; the permit fee is $100. For interim-dwelling permits, operators typically submit a complete site plan, health department approvals, building plans, financing documentation, and a construction schedule to the Building Inspector along with the $25 permit fee, and they plan for removal of the mobile home within the permitted timeframe.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Agricultural employees residing in a mobile home under § 69-5(A) should be aware that their occupancy is tied to a temporary, non-transferable permit issued by the Town Planning Board, meaning the arrangement has a defined legal duration and cannot simply be passed to another person. If a permit expires, is denied, or is not renewed, the ordinance requires removal of the mobile home from the Town of Goshen, which can affect housing stability. Tenants in this situation may wish to confirm the current status of any permit with the Town Planning Board and can consult a tenant-rights organization or housing attorney familiar with New York law to understand what protections, if any, apply to their occupancy.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References In
Rules and statutes that cite this regulation