Wappingers Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 120 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 120-15
Fees
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A. The following schedule of fees shall apply with respect to the inspection and certification of resident dwelling units: (1) The initial inspection to determine compliance with the applicable provisions of this Code shall result in a fee of $100 per structure. (2) Any and all subsequent reinspection(s) necessary to determine compliance with required corrective action or repairs shall be subject to a charge of $50 per unit inspection. (3) Failure to appear within 15 minutes of a scheduled inspection ("no show") shall result in a fee of $25 dollars per unit. (4) Cancellation of a scheduled inspection less than 24 hours before that scheduled inspection ("late cancellation") shall result in a fee of $25 per unit. (5) Cancellation of a scheduled inspection for the unit more than once or after a "no show" ("second cancellation") shall result in a fee of $25 per unit. B. Fees prescribed under this section for failure to appear at, and cancellation of, a scheduled inspection may be waived at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator or Building Inspector for good cause shown. C. Unpaid fees shall be subject to the placement and recording of a lien by the Village of Wappingers Falls against the inspected property.Section 120-15 of the Wappingers Falls Code of Ordinances establishes a fee schedule for the inspection and certification of residential dwelling units. An initial inspection costs $100 per structure, while any follow-up reinspections cost $50 per unit. Additional fees of $25 per unit apply when an inspection appointment is missed, cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice, or cancelled more than once; however, the Zoning Administrator or Building Inspector may waive these fees for good cause. Unpaid fees can result in a lien being placed and recorded against the property by the Village of Wappingers Falls.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 120-15 of the Wappingers Falls Code of Ordinances, compliant property operators typically schedule and attend all required inspections on time, since missing or late-cancelling an appointment triggers a $25-per-unit fee on top of the standard inspection costs. Operators generally ensure that any required corrective work is completed promptly to minimize the number of $50-per-unit reinspections needed. Because unpaid fees under this section can result in a lien recorded against the property, keeping inspection fee accounts current is a standard part of property management in the Village.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 120-15 of the Wappingers Falls Code of Ordinances governs the fee structure tied to the inspection and certification process for residential dwelling units, which is designed to ensure that rental housing meets applicable code standards. Tenants benefit indirectly from this process, as inspections are a mechanism for identifying and requiring correction of code deficiencies in their homes. Tenants who have concerns about whether required inspections are being conducted or whether code violations are being addressed may contact the Village's Zoning or Building Department, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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