Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 264 § 264-19
Rental unit registration fees (Buffalo Rental Dwelling Unit Registration Ordinance)
Operative Text
A. Annual fee. The owner of a rental dwelling unit shall pay an annual fee of $25 for a single-unit rental dwelling and $50 for a two-unit rental dwelling, commencing on January 1, 2018, and payable each year thereafter. B. Fees stand alone. An owner is obligated to pay fees described in § 264-19A in addition to, not in replacement of, all other applicable fees required pursuant to this chapter.
Section 264-19 of the Buffalo Code of Ordinances establishes annual registration fees that owners of rental dwelling units must pay to the city. A single-unit rental property carries a $25 annual fee, while a two-unit rental property carries a $50 annual fee, with both obligations beginning January 1, 2018, and continuing each year. Critically, these fees are additive — they do not replace or offset any other fees required under Chapter 264.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 264-19, compliant rental property owners in Buffalo budget for and remit the applicable annual registration fee — $25 for a single-unit rental or $50 for a two-unit rental — each calendar year starting from 2018. Operators also ensure that payment of these fees does not lead them to overlook other fees owed under Chapter 264, since § 264-19B explicitly states that these fees stand alongside, not in place of, other required payments. Maintaining clear records of all fee payments under the chapter helps demonstrate ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 264-19 is part of Buffalo's rental registration framework, which is designed to ensure that rental units are properly tracked by the city. When a landlord has not complied with registration requirements under Chapter 264 — including fee obligations — tenants may have grounds to raise that non-compliance in relevant proceedings or report concerns to the appropriate city authority. Tenant-rights organizations in Buffalo can help renters understand how registration status under § 264-19 may relate to their specific housing situation.
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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