Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 166 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 166-21
Permits
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A. Required; application; issuance. No person shall operate a rooming house unless he or she holds a valid rooming house permit issued by the enforcement officer in the name of the operator and for the specific dwelling or dwelling unit. The operator shall apply to the enforcement officer for such permit, which shall be issued by the enforcement officer upon compliance by the operator with the applicable provisions of this chapter. B. Display of permit; permit nontransferable. The permit issued under the provisions of this section shall be displayed in a conspicuous place within the rooming house at all times. No such permit shall be transferable. C. Renewal. Every such permit shall be renewable annually upon written application to the enforcement officer at least three days before the expiration of one year from its issuance or last renewal, unless such permit is subject to revocation for violation of this chapter or ordinances or law applicable to said premises.
Section 166-21 of the Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances establishes a permit requirement for rooming house operations. No rooming house may legally operate without a valid permit issued by the enforcement officer, and that permit is tied to both the specific operator and the specific property — it cannot be transferred to another person or location. The permit must be visibly displayed on the premises at all times and renewed each year through a written application submitted at least three days before the anniversary of its issuance or last renewal.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 166-21, a compliant rooming house operator obtains a permit from the enforcement officer before beginning operations, ensures the permit is posted in a conspicuous location within the property, and submits a written renewal application at least three days before the permit's annual expiration date. Because the permit is non-transferable, operators who acquire an existing rooming house generally secure a new permit in their own name rather than relying on a prior owner's authorization. Operators also keep the property in compliance with all applicable provisions of Chapter 166, since outstanding violations can make a permit subject to revocation and prevent renewal.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 166-21 requires that any rooming house operating in Johnson City, N.Y., hold a current, conspicuously displayed permit issued to the specific operator for that specific property. Tenants who do not see a permit posted, or who have reason to believe a permit has lapsed or been revoked, may contact the Johnson City enforcement officer to inquire about the property's permit status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can help residents understand what options are available when a rooming house appears to be operating without the permit required by § 166-21.
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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