Port Jefferson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 205 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 205-6
Application review; inspection of premises
Operative Text
A. The Senior Building Inspector, or his designee, shall review each application for completeness and return incomplete applications or advise the owner that the application is complete within two weeks of receipt of the application by the Village. Within 30 days of receiving notice from the Village of Port Jefferson of receipt of a complete application, the owner of the rental dwelling unit shall, at the owner's election: arrange for an inspection of the unit or units and the premises on which the same are located by a Code Enforcement Officer employed by the Village; or shall provide to the Village sufficient evidence, certified by a licensed engineer, that the structure and the dwelling units contained therein meet all applicable housing, sanitary, building, electrical and fire codes, rules and regulations. B. Upon completion of the inspection by a Village Code Enforcement Officer, he shall issue findings in a written report, the format of which will be provided by the Village Building and Housing Department. C. Upon completion of the inspection by a licensed engineer hired by the owner, he shall issue findings in a written report, the format of which will be provided by the Village Building and Housing Department. D. The inspection and report shall be completed and filed with the Village Building and Housing Department within 120 days of the notice of completion of the application. If the report states that the proposed rental dwelling unit or units, as well as the premises in which the same are located, comply fully with all applicable state and local laws, rules and regulations, and that such rental dwelling unit or units do not create an unsafe or dangerous condition, the Senior Building Inspector or his designee shall issue the permit, which shall state the name and address of the owner of the subject property, the maximum number of occupants and the number of conventional bedrooms for the structure.
Under Port Jefferson Code ch. 205 § 205-6, when a rental dwelling permit application is submitted, the Village's Senior Building Inspector must review it for completeness and respond within two weeks. Once a complete application is acknowledged, the property owner has 30 days to arrange either a Village Code Enforcement Officer inspection or a licensed-engineer certification, and the full inspection report must be filed within 120 days. If the report confirms compliance with all applicable codes and the absence of unsafe conditions, the Senior Building Inspector issues the rental permit, which specifies the owner's name, address, maximum occupancy, and number of conventional bedrooms.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators seeking a rental permit under ch. 205 § 205-6 generally track two key deadlines: arranging an inspection or submitting engineer-certified compliance evidence within 30 days of the Village's completeness notice, and ensuring the completed report is filed with the Village Building and Housing Department within 120 days. Compliant operators choose between scheduling a Village Code Enforcement Officer inspection or retaining a licensed engineer to certify that the structure meets all applicable housing, sanitary, building, electrical, and fire codes. Using the report format provided by the Village Building and Housing Department helps ensure the Senior Building Inspector can promptly issue the permit once full compliance is confirmed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Port Jefferson Code ch. 205 § 205-6, a rental unit may only be lawfully occupied under a permit that has been issued after an inspection or engineer certification confirms the unit meets all applicable codes and does not create unsafe or dangerous conditions. The issued permit must state the maximum number of occupants and the number of conventional bedrooms, giving tenants a documented reference for legal occupancy limits. Tenants who have concerns about whether a unit has been properly inspected or permitted can contact the Village Building and Housing Department directly, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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