Riverhead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 263 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 263-9
Term and renewal
Operative Text
A. All rental occupancy permits issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for a period of two years from the date of issuance of the rental occupancy registration, except for any rental occupancy issued after the effective date of January 1, 2023 whereby rental occupancy permits shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance of the rental occupancy registration. B. Renewals. (1) A renewal rental occupancy permit application signed by the owner on a form provided by the Code Enforcement Official shall be completed and filed with the Code Enforcement Official no later than 30 days before the expiration of any prior valid rental occupancy permit. A renewal rental occupancy permit application shall contain a copy of the prior valid rental occupancy permit issued by the Code Enforcement Official. (2) A renewal rental occupancy permit application shall contain a signed sworn statement setting forth the following: (a) That there are no existing or outstanding violations of any federal, state or county laws, rules or regulations or of any Town of Riverhead local laws or ordinances pertaining to the property; and (b) That there are no changes to any information as provided on the prior valid rental occupancy permit registration and application; and (3) Proof of an existing policy of homeowner' s liability insurance as set forth at § 263-5A(11) shall be submitted together with a renewal rental occupancy permit application. (4) Prior to the issuance of a renewal rental registration, the owner shall cause an inspection of the unit or units and the premises on which the same are located to take place pursuant to § 263-8C of this chapter. (5) The Town of Riverhead shall not accept, review or approve any rental permit renewal applications for dwellings wherein the approved rental registration is expired in excess of 120 days without an inspection in conformance with § 263-8C of this chapter. If the expiration date is beyond 120 days, the owner must file a new application in accordance with § 263-5 hereinabove. (6) Failure to file a rental permit renewal application shall be a writable offense after 30 days of expiry of the prior rental permit up to 120 days of expiry of the prior rental permit with a penalty set forth hereinbelow. Rental without a valid rental permit after 120 days shall be a violation as described in § 263-4A and punishable as set forth in § 263-21D below.
Section 263-9 of Riverhead's Code of Ordinances establishes how long rental occupancy permits remain valid and what is required to renew them. Permits issued before January 1, 2023 are valid for two years, while those issued on or after that date are valid for one year. Renewal applications must be submitted at least 30 days before a permit expires, must include a sworn statement that no violations exist and that no registration information has changed, and must be accompanied by proof of liability insurance and a property inspection. If a permit lapses beyond 120 days, the owner must start the process over with a new application rather than a renewal.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 263-9, compliant rental property operators in Riverhead track their permit expiration dates carefully and submit renewal applications—signed, with the prior permit copy, a sworn no-violation statement, and current liability insurance proof—at least 30 days before expiration. Operators also arrange the required property inspection under § 263-8C before a renewal is issued. Permits that have been expired for more than 120 days cannot be renewed and require a full new application under § 263-5; continuing to rent without a valid permit beyond that threshold is treated as a violation subject to penalties under § 263-21D.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 263-9 means that rental units in Riverhead are supposed to be covered by a current, valid rental occupancy permit at all times, with owners responsible for timely renewal and inspection. Tenants who believe their landlord may be operating without a valid permit can contact the Riverhead Code Enforcement Official to inquire about a property's permit status. Tenant-rights organizations can help renters understand how an expired or missing rental occupancy permit under § 263-9 might be relevant to their housing situation, including whether it could be raised in a housing proceeding.
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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