Babylon Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 153 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 153-3
Rental Permit Review Board; issuance of rental permit
Operative Text
The Rental Permit Review Board shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Town Board. The seven-member Rental Permit Review Board (referred to in this article as the “Rental Board” or "Board") shall henceforth hear all new Class I and Class II applications and make a final determination as to whether the applicant should be granted any such permit. It shall be a violation of this article to rent a residential dwelling unit in any premises or to rent the entirety of the premises without first obtaining a valid rental permit.
Babylon Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 153 § 153-3 establishes a seven-member Rental Permit Review Board, appointed by the Town Board, that holds authority over all new Class I and Class II rental permit applications and issues final determinations on those applications. The provision makes it a violation of the article to rent any residential dwelling unit—or an entire premises—without first holding a valid rental permit. The Board's role is both administrative and adjudicatory, sitting at the center of the local rental licensing process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Babylon Town Code ch. 153 § 153-3, operators of residential rental properties in Babylon Town are expected to secure a valid rental permit before placing any unit—or an entire premises—on the rental market. Compliant property owners submit Class I or Class II applications to the Rental Permit Review Board and await the Board's final determination before executing any lease or rental arrangement. Maintaining current permit documentation and tracking renewal requirements are standard practices for operators seeking to stay in compliance with this article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Babylon Town Code ch. 153 § 153-3 requires that any residential unit being rented to you be covered by a valid rental permit issued through the Rental Permit Review Board. If you have reason to believe your landlord is renting without such a permit, that may constitute a violation of this article, which could be relevant information when engaging with local town authorities or a tenant-rights organization. General enforcement paths can include contacting the Babylon Town government directly or consulting a tenant advocacy resource familiar with Nassau and Suffolk County housing regulations.
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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