Hempstead Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 99 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 99-14
Application for rental occupancy permit
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A. An application for a rental occupancy permit for a rental dwelling unit shall be made in writing to the Building Department on a form provided therefor. Such application shall be filed and shall include the following: (1) The name, address and telephone number of the owner of the dwelling unit intended for rental occupancy. In the event that said dwelling unit is owned by more than one individual or entity, each owner's name, address and telephone number shall be provided. In the event that the owner of the dwelling unit intended for rental occupancy is a corporation, partnership, limited-liability company or other business entity, the name, address and telephone number of each owner, officer, principal, shareholder, partner and/or member of such business entity shall be provided. In the event that the owner has an authorized agent acting on his behalf, that person's name, address and telephone number shall also be provided. (2) Proof of residency of each owner. (3) The street address and Nassau County Tax Map designation (section, block and lot or lots) of the premises intended for rental occupancy or the premises in which the rental dwelling units intended for occupancy are located. (4) A description of the structure, including the number of rental dwelling units in the structure. (5) A floor plan depicting the location, use and dimension of each room situated within the dwelling unit. (6) The number of persons intended to be accommodated by, and to reside in, each such rental dwelling unit. (7) A recent copy of the certified deed recorded with the office of the Nassau County Clerk and real property tax bill, confirming the ownership of record of the dwelling unit. (8) A copy of the certificate of occupancy or certificate of compliance for the dwelling unit. (9) 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, driveways and other physical features of the premises and the number, location and access of existing and proposed onsite vehicle parking facilities. (10) A building permit for all buildings, improvements, alterations, and structures on the property, if any. (11) Each application shall be executed by and sworn to under oath by the owner of the dwelling unit. (12) If the owner or authorized agent of a dwelling unit resides or has his principal place of business located outside the County of Nassau, he is required to designate an agent who resides in the County of Nassau for the service of process of any notices set forth in this article or for the service of process of a violation of this article. The failure to provide the name, address and contact number of an agent for service of process shall be deemed a violation of this article. B. Notwithstanding the above, no rental occupancy registration or permit shall be required for a residential care facility established under federal, New York State guidelines or for units where occupants are in an established care program.
Section 99-14 of Hempstead Town's Code of Ordinances establishes the formal process for obtaining a rental occupancy permit, requiring property owners to submit a detailed written application to the Building Department. The application must include ownership information, proof of residency, property descriptions, floor plans, occupancy counts, deed copies, certificates of occupancy, surveys, and building permits. Owners or agents located outside Nassau County must designate a local in-county agent for service of process, and failure to do so is itself treated as a violation. Residential care facilities operating under federal or New York State guidelines are exempt from this permit requirement.
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Operators of rental dwelling units in Hempstead Town must complete and submit the Building Department's official application form under § 99-14 before renting a unit. A compliant application typically includes full ownership details for all individuals and entities involved, a floor plan with room dimensions, a certified deed copy, a certificate of occupancy, a scaled property survey, and sworn execution by the owner under oath. Landlords whose primary residence or business is outside Nassau County generally designate a Nassau County-based agent for service of process as part of this filing, since omitting that designation is treated as a violation under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 99-14 establishes that rental dwelling units in Hempstead Town are generally required to have a rental occupancy permit on file with the Building Department before lawful occupancy. Tenants may find it useful to know that a valid permit should be backed by documentation such as a certificate of occupancy and a floor plan reflecting the actual layout of the unit. If a unit appears to lack the required permit or documentation under § 99-14, tenants can explore options such as contacting the Hempstead Town Building Department to inquire about permit status or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available remedies.
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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