Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 336 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 336-4
Rental occupancy permit required; application
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A. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this article and an offense within the meaning of the Penal Law of the State of New York for any person or entity who owns or rents a dwelling unit in the Village of Patchogue to use, establish, maintain, operate, let, lease, sublease, rent or suffer or permit the occupancy and use thereof as a rental occupancy without first having obtained a valid rental occupancy permit therefor. Failure or refusal to procure a rental occupancy permit hereunder shall be deemed a violation. (1) It shall be an affirmative defense to a violation of Subsection A of this section that the rental occupant or occupants is/are immediate family members of the owner of the subject premises, as defined in this chapter. (2) Rebuttable presumption of rent. Any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit or any other premises subject to this chapter shall be presumed to be rented for a fee and a charge made if said premises are not occupied by the legal owner thereof. B. Application for a rental occupancy permit for a rental dwelling unit shall be made in writing by the owner of the property to the Building and Housing Department on a form provided therefor. Such application shall be filed and shall contain: (1) The name, residence address, mailing address and telephone number, if any, of the owner of the dwelling unit intended for rental occupancy. (2) The street address and Tax Map designation (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) A description of the structure, including the number of rental dwelling units in the structure. (4) The number of persons intended to be accommodated by, and to reside in, each such rental dwelling unit. (5) The number of rooms and the dimensions and use of each room in the structure but outside of the rental dwelling units. (6) For each rental dwelling unit, a description of the unit, including the number of rooms in the rental dwelling unit and the dimensions of each such room. (7) A property survey of the premises, drawn to a scale not greater than 40 feet to one inch, if not shown on the survey, a site plan, drawn to scale, showing all buildings, structures, walks, drives and other physical features of the premises and the number, location and access of existing and proposed on-site vehicle parking facilities. (8) A copy of the certificate of occupancy and/or certificate of zoning compliance and any certificates of nonconforming use as recorded by the Incorporated Village of Patchogue for the premises on which the rental dwelling unit intended for occupancy is located. C. Each application shall be executed by and sworn to by the owner of the premises. D. Notwithstanding the above, no rental occupancy permit shall be required for a residential care facility established under New York State guidelines.
Section 336-4 of the Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances requires that any dwelling unit rented out within the Village of Patchogue must have a valid rental occupancy permit before occupancy begins. Operating a rental without this permit is classified as a violation and an offense under New York State Penal Law. A rebuttable presumption exists that any property not occupied by its legal owner is being rented for a fee. Residential care facilities established under New York State guidelines are exempt from this permit requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 336-4 of the Patchogue Code, property owners who rent out dwelling units must obtain a valid rental occupancy permit from the Village's Building and Housing Department before allowing any tenant to occupy the unit. A compliant operator submits a written application on the official form, sworn and executed by the owner, including property details, a survey or site plan, certificates of occupancy, and descriptions of each rental unit's rooms and dimensions. Owners renting to immediate family members of the owner may have an affirmative defense available if a violation is alleged, though the permit requirement itself remains in place for all other rental arrangements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 336-4 of the Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances establishes that landlords must hold a valid rental occupancy permit before renting out a dwelling unit in the Village. Tenants who believe their unit is being rented without such a permit may consider contacting the Village's Building and Housing Department to inquire about permit status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Suffolk County housing regulations can help explain what options may be available when a landlord appears to be operating without the required permit under ch. 336.
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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