Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 336 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 336-5
Fees
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A. A nonrefundable biannual permit application fee as set from time to time by resolution of the Board of Trustees shall be paid, upon filing an application for a rental occupancy permit, in accordance with the schedule of rental dwelling units per structure. (1) Owner-occupied: (a) 1 or 2 bedrooms. (b) 3 bedrooms. (c) 4 bedrooms. (d) 5 bedrooms. (e) More than 5 bedrooms. (2) Non-owner-occupied: (a) 1 or 2 bedrooms. (b) 3 bedrooms. (c) 4 bedrooms. (d) 5 bedrooms. (e) More than 5 bedrooms. B. The fee required by this section shall be waived for any applicant which demonstrates that it is a not-for-profit housing development corporation organized under the laws of the State of New York, and that it is providing housing for senior citizens or other designated special populations subject to income guidelines established by either federal or state regulation. C. Any commercial hotel/motel business operating exclusively and catering to transient clientele, that is, customers who customarily reside at these establishments for short durations for the purpose of vacationing, travel, business, recreational activities, conventions, emergencies and other activities that are customary to a commercial hotel/motel operation, shall pay a biannual fee as set from time to time by resolution of the Board of Trustees per application. For the purpose of this article, a "short duration" shall be defined as not more than 21 consecutive days. This section shall not apply to any commercial motel/hotel whose primary purpose is to provide permanent residences to their customers. For the purposes of this article, "permanent residence" shall be defined as more than 21 consecutive days. D. Any owner who operates a multiple apartment unit, boardinghouse or rooming house shall pay a biannual permit application fee as set from time to time by resolution of the Board of Trustees based upon the number of rental units, as follows: (1) 4 to 10. (2) 11 to 25 (3) 26 to 50. (4) 51 to 100. (5) 101 to 200. (6) Over 200.
Section 336-5 of Patchogue's Code of Ordinances establishes a biannual (twice-yearly) permit application fee that must be paid when applying for a rental occupancy permit, with the fee amount set periodically by the Board of Trustees. The fee structure varies based on whether the property is owner-occupied or non-owner-occupied, the number of bedrooms, and for larger properties, the total number of rental units. Certain not-for-profit housing development corporations serving senior citizens or other designated special populations may qualify for a fee waiver, and commercial hotels and motels catering exclusively to transient guests (those staying 21 consecutive days or fewer) are subject to a separate fee schedule.
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Under Patchogue Code § 336-5, landlords are generally expected to pay the applicable biannual permit application fee at the time of filing for a rental occupancy permit, with the amount determined by the current Board of Trustees fee schedule. Operators of owner-occupied units, non-owner-occupied units, boardinghouses, rooming houses, and multi-unit apartment buildings each fall under distinct fee tiers based on bedroom count or total number of rental units. Landlords who believe they may qualify for the not-for-profit waiver provision should be prepared to demonstrate their status as a qualifying New York State not-for-profit housing development corporation serving eligible populations under applicable income guidelines.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 336-5 of the Patchogue Code of Ordinances requires landlords to obtain and maintain a rental occupancy permit, which involves paying a biannual fee — a requirement that reflects the village's oversight of rental housing conditions. Tenants may find it relevant to know whether their landlord holds a valid permit, as the permitting process is part of the local framework for ensuring rental properties meet applicable standards. Tenants with questions about permit compliance can contact the relevant Patchogue village office or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on how this requirement intersects with their housing situation.
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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