Hempstead Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 106 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 106-4
Application for rental occupancy permit
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A. Application for a rental occupancy permit for a rental dwelling unit shall be made, in writing, to the Superintendent of the Building Department or his designated representative, on a form provided by the Superintendent of the Building Department or his designated representative, for that purpose. B. Such application shall be filed in duplicate and shall contain: (1) The name, address and telephone number of the managing agent or operator, if any, or 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 number of persons presently residing in or occupying such rental dwelling unit intended for rental occupancy; (4) A description of the structure, including: (a) The number of rental dwelling units in the structure; (b) The number of persons intended to be accommodated by and to reside in each such rental dwelling unit; and (c) The number of rooms and the dimensions and use of each room in the structure, but outside of the rental dwelling units; and (5) For each rental dwelling unit, a description of the unit, including: (a) The number of rooms in the rental dwelling unit; and (b) The dimensions and use of each such room. C. Each application shall be executed by and sworn to by the owner of the premises, or such person who manages or operates such premises if other than the owner. D. Such application shall be accompanied by the following: (1) A building permit application, properly prepared, for all proposed buildings, improvements and alterations to existing buildings on the premises, if any; (2) A copy of the certificate of occupancy or certificate of existing use or a certification from the owner of the premises, or such person who manages or operates such premises if other than the owner, that the premises conforms to the certificate of occupancy or certificate of existing use for the premises in effect as of the date of the application. No application will be accepted without the submission of a valid certificate of occupancy or certificate of existing use or certification; and (3) A plot or sketch, drawn to scale, of each dwelling unit.
Section 106-4 of the Hempstead Village Code establishes the formal process for obtaining a rental occupancy permit before a dwelling unit may be rented. A written application must be submitted to the Building Department Superintendent on the department's official form, filed in duplicate, and must include detailed information about the property owner or managing agent, the property's tax map description, the number of occupants and rooms, and a scaled sketch of each dwelling unit. The application must also be sworn to by the owner or operator and accompanied by any required building permit applications, a valid certificate of occupancy or certificate of existing use, and a to-scale plot or sketch of each unit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 106-4 of the Hempstead Village Code, operators and owners of rental dwelling units generally obtain the required rental occupancy permit before placing a unit into rental use. Compliant operators typically prepare the application in duplicate on the Building Department's official form, gather the property's tax map details, document room counts and dimensions for each unit, and ensure a valid certificate of occupancy or certificate of existing use is on hand before submission. The application must be executed under oath by the owner or, if applicable, the managing agent or operator, and must include a to-scale plot or sketch of each dwelling unit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 106-4 of the Hempstead Village Code requires that landlords hold a valid rental occupancy permit, which is issued only after the Building Department reviews detailed property and occupancy information. Tenants who have questions about whether their unit is covered by a properly issued permit may contact the Hempstead Village Building Department to inquire about permit status for a given address. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Hempstead Village regulations can help residents understand what options may be available if a unit appears to lack the required permit documentation under § 106-4.
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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