Delhi, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 228 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 228-4
Application for rental occupancy permit
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A. An application for a rental occupancy permit for a rental dwelling or dwelling unit shall be made in writing to the Code Enforcement Officer on a form provided therefor. A rental occupancy permit application shall be made no less than 30 calendar days prior to the occupancy of the dwelling or dwelling unit(s). B. Such application shall be filed and shall include the following: (1) The name, address and telephone number of the owner of the dwelling or dwelling unit intended for rental occupancy. (2) The street address and tax map designation (section, block and lot or lots) of the premises intended for rental occupancy or the premises in which the dwelling units intended for occupancy are located. (3) A description of each dwelling and dwelling unit intended to be established, used or occupied for rental occupancy in the premises, including the number of dwelling units, and the number of persons intended to be accommodated by and reside in each such dwelling and dwelling unit. (4) A copy of the certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance for the dwelling or dwelling unit. (5) If the owner of a dwelling or dwelling unit resides or has his principal place of business located outside the County of Delaware, he is required to designate an agent who resides within a twenty-mile radius of Delhi for the service of process of any notices set forth in this chapter or for the service of process of a violation of this chapter. The agent's name, address and telephone number shall also be provided. The failure to provide and/or update the name, address and telephone number of an agent for service of process shall be deemed a violation of this chapter. C. A floor plan depicting the location, use and dimension of each room situated within the dwelling and each dwelling unit shall be provided upon request of the Code Enforcement Officer. D. A new application for a rental occupancy permit shall be filed whenever there is a change in any information provided in the original permit application. No additional fee will be required if the owner is registering a change under an existing valid rental occupancy permit.
Delhi, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 228 § 228-4 establishes the process by which a rental occupancy permit application must be submitted to the Code Enforcement Officer at least 30 calendar days before a dwelling or dwelling unit is occupied. The application must include owner contact information, property identification details, a description of each unit, a certificate of occupancy or compliance, and — when the owner lives or operates outside Delaware County — the name and contact details of a local agent within a 20-mile radius of Delhi. A floor plan may also be required upon the officer's request, and a new application must be filed any time the information on the original permit changes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Delhi, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 228 § 228-4, compliant property owners generally submit a completed written application to the Code Enforcement Officer no fewer than 30 days before any rental occupancy begins, ensuring all required details — including owner contact information, property tax map designations, unit descriptions, and a valid certificate of occupancy or compliance — are included. Owners whose primary residence or principal place of business is outside Delaware County typically designate a local agent within a 20-mile radius of Delhi and keep that agent's contact information current, since failure to do so is treated as a violation of the chapter. Whenever any information in the original application changes, operators generally file a new application promptly, though no additional fee is charged when updating an existing valid permit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Delhi, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 228 § 228-4 requires that a rental dwelling or unit have a properly filed occupancy permit application on record before tenants move in, which means tenants have an interest in knowing whether their unit is covered by a valid rental occupancy permit. If a landlord has not complied with this provision — for example, by failing to file on time, omitting required information, or neglecting to designate a local agent — that non-compliance may be relevant to housing complaints or code enforcement proceedings. Tenants who have concerns about permit compliance can contact the Delhi Code Enforcement Officer directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about available options.
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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