Babylon Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 153 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 153-29
Home Share Program
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A. Legislative findings. There is a need for senior homeowners who require assistance with chores and have an available bedroom and other adults who need affordable housing. This program will permit an exchange for low- or no-rental charge for both persons' needs to be met. This program may provide senior homeowners needed companionship, safety, security, and other needed assistance and/or income while providing young adult students and employees on Long Island with low-cost housing. B. Program purpose. The purpose of the Home Share Program is to permit senior homeowners who require financial or physical assistance to remain independent in their own homes with younger employed adults or adult students who cannot afford current market rental fees. C. Persons served. (1) Home Share is open to Town homeowners who are 60 or older with an extra bedroom. Home-sharers are 18 years or older, employed and/or a student. (2) Nothing herein shall prohibit a person enrolled and approved in a Town-approved Home Share Program from having a person who is 60 or older with an extra bedroom from allowing or permitting a person 18 years or older who is employed and/or a student from occupying said extra bedroom if: (a) Said person is enrolled in and approved by Homeshare LI and has received a permit from the Town Clerk to engage in said program within the Town of Babylon. Said permit shall only be issued after the Town Clerk is satisfied that said persons and premises meet the criteria required for Homeshare LI and the Town Code. (b) There are no covenants and restrictions on the property prohibiting renting or accessory apartments. (c) The premises is in compliance with the New York State Property Maintenance Code and is not in violation of any provision of the Town Code. D. Fees. A one-time fee of $5 is required for issuance of said permit when any new home sharer is to share a home with a senior homeowner.
Section 153-29 of Babylon Town's Code of Ordinances establishes a Home Share Program that allows senior homeowners aged 60 or older to share their homes with younger employed adults or adult students aged 18 or older, in exchange for low or no rent. The arrangement is designed to help seniors remain independent while providing affordable housing to younger residents on Long Island. Participation requires enrollment and approval through Homeshare LI, a permit from the Town Clerk, compliance with the New York State Property Maintenance Code, and the absence of deed restrictions prohibiting rentals or accessory apartments.
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Senior homeowners interested in participating in the Home Share Program under § 153-29 of Babylon Town Code ch. 153 generally ensure their property is free of covenants or restrictions that prohibit renting, and that the premises fully complies with the New York State Property Maintenance Code and all applicable Town Code provisions. Compliant participants enroll in and receive approval from Homeshare LI before seeking a permit from the Town Clerk, who must be satisfied that both the persons involved and the property meet all program criteria. A one-time permit fee of $5 is required each time a new home-sharer is added to the arrangement.
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Younger adults who are employed and/or enrolled as students may be eligible to participate in the Home Share Program under Babylon Town Code ch. 153 § 153-29, which is designed to connect them with senior homeowners offering low- or no-cost housing in exchange for companionship or assistance. Prospective home-sharers should be aware that participation requires enrollment and approval through Homeshare LI and that a permit must be issued by the Town Clerk before the arrangement is lawfully in place. Those with questions about eligibility, the approval process, or their rights under the program may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or contact the Town of Babylon directly for guidance.
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