Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 165-11
Fees; duration of permits; issuance of permits
Operative Text
A. Rental inspection fees and reinspection fees will be charged in the amount set forth in the schedule of fees adopted by the Village of Johnson City Board of Trustees by resolution. B. Rental permits will be issued for a thirty-six-month period and shall be valid for such period unless invalidated or revoked as provided in this chapter. C. Permits shall be issued upon completion of all of the following: (1) Provision of all the information required in the registration form pursuant to § 165-9 ; and (2) Verification of compliance with this chapter through one of the following methods: (a) Completion and submission of a self-certification form by the owner, certifying under oath and subject to perjury that said rental building or structure, and all dwelling units contained therein, are in compliance with all applicable City and state codes, statutes, laws, ordinances and regulations, pursuant to § 165-12B ; or (b) Performance of an inspection, at the written request of the owner, by the Code Enforcement Office to determine compliance with this chapter pursuant to § 165-12A , with all such inspections to be performed pursuant to § 165-15 ; and (3) All requirements of this chapter have been met. D. Newly constructed or renovated rental structures will be required to pay a registration fee in the amount set forth in the schedule of fees adopted by the Board of Trustees by resolution when the rental permit is issued. This registration fee must be paid prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
Under Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 § 165-11, rental properties in the village must obtain a permit that remains valid for a thirty-six-month period, unless it is revoked or invalidated earlier. Fees for inspections, reinspections, and new registrations are set by the Village Board of Trustees through a formal resolution rather than fixed in the ordinance itself. A permit is issued only after the owner completes required registration, demonstrates code compliance either through self-certification under oath or a formal inspection, and satisfies all other chapter requirements; for newly built or renovated rentals, a registration fee must be paid before a certificate of occupancy is issued.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating rentals in Johnson City should be aware that § 165-11 ties permit issuance to three concurrent requirements: a completed registration form, a verified compliance showing (either a sworn self-certification under § 165-12B or a Code Enforcement Office inspection under § 165-12A), and full satisfaction of all chapter conditions. Because permits run on a thirty-six-month cycle, compliant operators typically track renewal deadlines well in advance to avoid lapses. Owners of newly constructed or renovated rental structures should also confirm that the applicable registration fee—set by Board of Trustees resolution—is paid before seeking a certificate of occupancy, as § 165-11D makes that payment a prerequisite.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 165-11 of the Johnson City Code establishes that every rental unit should be covered by a valid permit, meaning a landlord has either certified compliance under oath or passed a Code Enforcement inspection before the permit was issued. Tenants who have reason to believe their building is operating without a current permit, or that a permit was obtained through a false self-certification, may consider contacting the Johnson City Code Enforcement Office to inquire about the property's permit status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York municipal housing codes can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord appears not to have met the requirements of § 165-11.
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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