Riverhead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 263 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 263-5

A. An application for a rental occupancy permit for a rental dwelling unit shall be made in writing to the Code Enforcement Official on a form provided therefor. Such application shall be filed and shall include the following: (1) The name, address and telephone number of the owner of the dwelling unit intended for rental occupancy. In the event that said dwelling unit is owned by more than one individual or entity, each owner's name, address and telephone number shall be provided. In the event that the owner of the dwelling unit intended for rental occupancy is a corporation, partnership, limited-liability company or other business entity, the name, address and telephone number of each owner, officer, principal, shareholder, partner and/or member of such business entity shall be provided. In the event that the owner has an authorized agent acting on his behalf, that person's name, address and telephone number shall also be provided. (2) Proof of residency of each owner. (3) 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. (4) A description of the structure, including the number of rental dwelling units in the structure. (5) An accurate and legible floor plan drawn with a straight edge in scale, including all floor levels and basement, neatly done which must include interior dimensions of all room walls and uses of all rooms, i.e., hallways, kitchens, bathrooms, foyers, closets and any other common spaces; window locations and sizes for sleeping rooms; door dimensions, locations of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. The exterior outline and dimensions of the floor plans are to reasonably match the property survey. (6) The number of persons intended to be accommodated by, and to reside in, each such rental dwelling unit. (7) The name of each person that is and/or will be occupying the premises intended for rental occupancy. (8) A copy of the most recent deed and real property tax bill, confirming the ownership of record of the dwelling unit. (9) A copy of the certificate of occupancy or certificate of existing use for the dwelling unit. (10) A property survey of the premises drawn to scale not greater than 40 feet to one inch or, if not shown on the survey, a site plan, drawn to scale, showing all buildings, structures, walks, driveways and other physical features of the premises and the number, location and access of existing and proposed on-site vehicle parking facilities. (11) Proof of an existing policy of homeowner's liability insurance. Acceptable forms of proof shall include: (a) A letter from the insurer or agent certifying coverage, including the effective dates of the policy; (b) A copy of the full insurance policy; (c) A declaration page listing the property address, owner of record, coverage limits and effective dates of the policy. (12) Each application shall be executed by and sworn to under oath by the owner of the dwelling unit. (13) If the owner or authorized agent of a dwelling unit resides or has his principal place of business located outside the County of Suffolk, he is required to designate an agent who resides in the County of Suffolk for the service of process of any notices set forth in this chapter or for the service of process of a violation of this chapter. The failure to provide the name and address of an agent for service of process shall be deemed a violation of this chapter. B. In the case of a condominium unit, the application for a rental occupancy permit shall be accompanied by a scale drawing or floor plan of the condominium unit in lieu of a survey or site plan. C. Each application for a rental occupancy permit shall be accompanied by an affidavit, signed by each owner and tenant named in the application, confirming that they have received copies of all Town laws and ordinances affecting rentals, noise, vehicle parking restrictions on residential lots and refuse disposal and agree to abide by the same. D. Notwithstanding the above, no rental occupancy permit shall be required for agricultural worker housing as defined in § 301-3 of the Riverhead Town Code. E. Notwithstanding the above, no rental occupancy registration or permit shall be required for a residential care facility established under federal, New York State or Suffolk County guidelines or for units where occupants are in an established care program. F. Notwithstanding the above, no rental occupancy permit shall be required for 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, except that the exemption in this Subsection F shall not apply to any commercial hotel/motel whose primary purpose is to provide permanent residences to its customers as defined in this chapter. G. All applicants shall execute a sworn affidavit acknowledging (a) the prohibition against transient rentals under § 263-4D ; (b) the evidentiary presumptions in §§ 263-20 and 263-21 ; and (c) the consequences of noncompliance. No rental occupancy permit shall be issued or renewed without submission of this affidavit or certification. Any affidavit or certification executed pursuant to this chapter shall be admissible in any enforcement proceeding as a statement against interest by the permit holder.