Amityville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 137 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 137-2
Permit required
Operative Text
It shall be unlawful for the owner of any building, or portion thereof, used for residential purposes to allow, permit or suffer the occupancy thereof as a separate dwelling unit for someone other than the owner for 30 consecutive days or more without a rental permit pursuant to Article I of this chapter. Short-term rentals of less than 30 consecutive days shall be regulated as provided in Article II of this chapter. It shall be immaterial whether or not rent or any other consideration is paid to the owner by the occupant of such dwelling unit.
Section 137-2 of Amityville's Code of Ordinances requires that any residential building or portion of a building occupied by someone other than the owner for 30 or more consecutive days must be covered by a valid rental permit under Article I of the chapter. Occupancies lasting fewer than 30 consecutive days are treated as short-term rentals and fall under a separate regulatory framework in Article II. Notably, the rule applies regardless of whether any money or other compensation changes hands between the owner and the occupant.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 137-2, a compliant residential property owner in Amityville secures a rental permit pursuant to Article I before allowing any non-owner occupant to reside in a unit for 30 or more consecutive days. Operators generally track occupancy durations carefully, since the permit requirement is triggered by the length of stay rather than by whether rent is collected. Owners who also offer short-term stays of under 30 days should separately review Article II of Chapter 137 to ensure compliance with that distinct regulatory framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 137-2 establishes that any dwelling unit you occupy for 30 or more consecutive days—whether or not you pay rent—should be covered by a valid rental permit issued to the owner under Article I of Chapter 137. If you have reason to believe your unit lacks the required permit, that may be relevant to your rights and could potentially be raised in certain housing proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Amityville or Nassau County housing rules can help you understand what options may be available to you.
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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