Farmingdale, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 433 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 433-5
Application for rental occupancy permit
Operative Text
A. Application for a rental occupancy permit for a rental dwelling unit shall be made, in writing, to the Building Department on a form provided by the Building Department for that purpose. B. Such application shall be filed in duplicate and shall contain: (1) The name, address and telephone number, if any, of the owner of the dwelling unit intended for rental occupancy. (2) The street address and Tax Map description (section, block and lot or lots) of the premises intended for rental. (3) The names, ages and relationships, if any, to the owner of the premises of each person presently residing in or occupying such premises intended for rental occupancy. (4) A description of the structure, including: (a) The number of rental dwelling units in the structure; (b) The number of persons intended to be accommodated by and to reside in each such rental dwelling unit; and (c) The number of rooms and the dimensions and use of each room in the structure but outside of the rental dwelling units. (5) For each rental dwelling unit, a description of the unit, including: (a) The number of rooms in the rental dwelling unit; and (b) The dimensions and use of each such room. (6) The name, address and telephone number, if any, of the managing agent or operator of each such intended rental dwelling unit. C. Such application shall be signed by the owner of the premises, and the statements of such owner therein contained shall be verified under oath. D. Such application shall be accompanied by the following: (1) A property survey of the premises drawn to scale not greater than 40 feet to one inch, or if not shown on the survey, a site plan, drawn to scale, showing all buildings, structures, walks, drives and other physical features of the premises and the number, location and access of existing and proposed on-site vehicle parking facilities. (2) A building permit application, properly prepared, for all proposed buildings, improvements and alterations to existing buildings on the premises, if any. (3) A copy of the certificate of occupancy or certificate of existing use.
Section 433-5 of Farmingdale's Code of Ordinances establishes the formal process by which a rental occupancy permit must be requested before a dwelling unit is rented out. The application, submitted in writing to the Building Department, must include detailed information about the property owner, the physical layout of the structure and each rental unit, current occupants, and the managing agent. Supporting documents — including a scaled property survey or site plan, any required building permit applications, and a certificate of occupancy or certificate of existing use — must accompany the submission, and the owner must verify the application's contents under oath.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 433-5, a compliant property owner in Farmingdale obtains the required rental occupancy permit application form from the Building Department and submits it in duplicate before renting out a dwelling unit. Operators generally ensure the application includes complete owner and managing-agent contact information, a full room-by-room description of the structure and each rental unit, and the names, ages, and relationships of all current occupants. The application package is typically accompanied by a scaled survey or site plan, any applicable building permit applications, and a copy of the certificate of occupancy or certificate of existing use, with the owner signing and verifying all statements under oath.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 433-5 requires that landlords in Farmingdale obtain a rental occupancy permit before renting a dwelling unit, which means a valid permit — backed by a verified application and supporting documents — should exist for any unit a tenant occupies. Tenants who have questions about whether their unit has a proper permit on file may contact the Farmingdale Building Department to inquire about the permit status of their address. Those who believe a landlord has not complied with § 433-5 may consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or housing advocacy group to understand what options may be available.
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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