Southampton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 270 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 270-4
Term of permits and renewal
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A. All permits issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for a period of two years from the date of issuance. B. A renewal rental permit application signed by the owner shall be completed and filed with the enforcement authority before the expiration of any valid rental permit. The renewal rental permit application shall contain the following: (1) An official copy of the prior valid rental permit; (2) A signed statement by the owner affirming that the rental property, to the best of his/her knowledge, fully complies with all of the provisions of the Code of the Town of Southampton and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, that the structure has not been physically altered in any way, except in full conformance with a valid building permit, and the owner is not aware of the property being in violation of the Code of the Town of Southampton or the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. C. In the event of a change in tenancy occurring during a permit term, the owner shall notify the enforcement authority, in writing, of the identity of the new tenants. D. In the case of an accessory apartment issued a building permit after January 1, 2019, a lease agreement or other documentation demonstrating that the maximum monthly rent charged does not exceed the annual fair market rent (FMR) for Suffolk County as established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and that the tenant’s income meets the standards established for low-moderate income or middle income as defined under Chapter 216 of the Town Code.
Under Southampton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 270 § 270-4, rental permits in the Town of Southampton are valid for two years and must be actively renewed before they expire. Renewal requires the property owner to submit a copy of the prior permit along with a signed compliance statement affirming the property meets town and New York State fire and building codes and has not been altered without a proper building permit. When tenants change during a permit term, the owner must notify the enforcement authority in writing. For accessory apartments permitted after January 1, 2019, documentation must also show that rent does not exceed HUD's fair market rent for Suffolk County and that the tenant meets low-moderate or middle income standards under Chapter 216 of the Town Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Southampton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 270 § 270-4 generally maintain a calendar reminder well ahead of each permit's two-year expiration date to ensure the renewal application is filed on time. A compliant owner keeps an official copy of the current permit on hand, is prepared to sign the required compliance affirmation, and documents that no unpermitted physical alterations have been made to the structure. When a tenancy changes mid-term, a written notification identifying the new tenants is submitted promptly to the enforcement authority. Owners of accessory apartments permitted after January 1, 2019 also retain lease agreements or equivalent documentation confirming that rent stays within HUD's Suffolk County fair market rent limits and that tenants qualify under the income standards referenced in Chapter 216.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Southampton, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 270 § 270-4 establishes that rental properties in the town must hold a valid, periodically renewed permit, which means tenants can inquire with the town's enforcement authority about whether their unit's permit is current. For tenants in accessory apartments permitted after January 1, 2019, the provision sets a rent ceiling tied to HUD's fair market rent for Suffolk County, which may be relevant if a tenant believes their rent exceeds that threshold. Tenants who have concerns about permit compliance or rent limits may consider contacting the Town of Southampton's enforcement authority directly, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general 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.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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