Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-7
Registration application fees
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A. Registration application fee. A nonrefundable registration application fee shall be paid to the Village upon filing each application for a certificate of registration of a rental occupancy and/or for a rental dwelling, in an amount to be set from time to time by the Village Board by resolution. The Village Board resolution may, in its discretion, but subject to applicable law, establish a schedule or schedules setting different application fees for different categories of applicants or properties. B. The fees required by this section shall be waived for any applicant that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Code Enforcement Officer that it is a not-for-profit housing development corporation organized under the laws of the State of New York and that it is providing housing for senior citizens or other designated special populations subject to income guidelines established by either federal or state regulation.
Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-7 establishes that anyone filing for a certificate of registration for a rental occupancy or rental dwelling must pay a nonrefundable fee to the Village, with the exact amount set periodically by the Village Board through resolution. The Village Board has the authority to create different fee schedules for different categories of applicants or properties. An exemption from these fees exists for qualifying not-for-profit housing development corporations incorporated under New York State law that provide housing for senior citizens or other designated special populations under federal or state income guidelines.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-7, compliant rental property operators submit the required nonrefundable registration application fee each time they file for a certificate of registration, whether for a rental occupancy or a rental dwelling. Because the Village Board sets the fee amount by resolution and may adjust it over time, operators generally verify the current fee schedule with the Village before submitting an application. Operators who believe they may qualify for the not-for-profit exemption typically prepare documentation demonstrating their status and the populations they serve for review by the Code Enforcement Officer.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 § 72-7 governs the registration fees that landlords must pay when registering rental properties with the Village, which is part of a broader system designed to ensure rental units are properly registered. Tenants living in buildings that may not be properly registered can inquire with the Village's Code Enforcement Officer about a property's registration status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Chester's local ordinances can help residents understand how the registration requirement may relate to their 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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