Riverhead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 263 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 263-22
Advertisements, platform notice and takedown
Operative Text
A. No person or entity shall publish, advertise, or cause to be advertised any dwelling unit within the Town of Riverhead for a rental term of less than 29 consecutive days. B. Any such advertisement that meets the criteria established in § 263-21 for presumptive transient use shall be deemed in violation of this provision. Each day of such advertising shall constitute a separate violation. C. Any advertisement for a rental dwelling unit within the Town of Riverhead must include the valid Town-issued rental permit number for the premises. It shall be unlawful to advertise any rental unit without displaying such permit number. Platforms, agents, or advertisers that publish or allow the publication of any listing without a valid rental permit number may be subject to civil penalties pursuant to § 263-24 . D. Platforms that fail to remove or disable access to a prohibited listing after receiving formal written notice from the Town shall be subject to civil penalties as set forth in § 263-24 . For purposes of this section, a platform shall include any person or entity that advertises, hosts, or facilitates booking of rental units within the Town, whether or not they receive direct compensation.
Section 263-22 of Riverhead's Code of Ordinances prohibits advertising any dwelling unit in the Town of Riverhead for rental periods shorter than 29 consecutive days. Every advertisement for a rental unit must display a valid Town-issued rental permit number, and each day an unlawful advertisement remains published counts as a separate violation. Platforms, agents, and advertisers that publish listings without a valid permit number — or that fail to remove prohibited listings after receiving formal written notice from the Town — may face civil penalties under § 263-24.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 263-22, compliant rental operators in Riverhead ensure that every advertisement for their property specifies a minimum rental term of at least 29 consecutive days and prominently displays the valid Town-issued rental permit number. Because each day of non-compliant advertising is treated as a distinct violation, operators generally audit active listings across all platforms regularly to confirm accuracy. Operators also typically maintain current permit documentation so that any platform, agent, or third-party advertiser publishing on their behalf can include the required permit number.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 263-22 establishes that any rental advertisement in Riverhead that lacks a valid Town-issued permit number, or that offers a rental term of fewer than 29 consecutive days, is operating outside the rules set by the Town. Tenants who encounter such listings — or who are renting under arrangements that may reflect presumptive transient use as defined in § 263-21 — can note that the advertising itself may constitute a violation subject to civil penalties. Tenant-rights organizations and the Town of Riverhead can be resources for understanding how advertising violations under § 263-22 may relate to the legitimacy of a rental arrangement.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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