Hempstead Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 99 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 99-18
Term and renewal
Operative Text
A. All rental occupancy permits issued pursuant to this article shall be valid for a period of two years from the date of issuance. B. Renewals. (1) A renewal rental occupancy permit application signed by the owner on a form provided by the Building Department shall be completed and filed with the Building Department no later than 60 days before the expiration of any prior valid rental occupancy permit. A renewal rental occupancy permit application shall contain a copy of the prior valid rental occupancy permit issued by the Building Department. (2) A renewal rental occupancy permit application shall contain a signed sworn statement setting forth the following: (a) That there are no existing or outstanding violations of any federal, state or county laws, rules or regulations or of any Town of Hempstead local laws or ordinances pertaining to the property; and (b) That there are no changes to any information as provided on the prior valid rental occupancy permit registration and application. (3) The Code Enforcement Official shall review all paperwork submitted with each renewal rental permit application for completeness and accuracy and shall make an on-site inspection of the proposed rental dwelling unit or units. (4) If satisfied that the proposed rental dwelling unit or units, as well as the premises in which the same are located, comply fully with all applicable state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of the county and Town, and that such rental dwelling unit or units would not create an unsafe or dangerous condition or create an unsafe and substandard structure as defined in the Hempstead Town Code or create a nuisance to nearby properties, the Code Enforcement Official shall renew the rental occupancy permit or permits.
Under Hempstead Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 99 § 99-18, rental occupancy permits have a two-year lifespan and must be actively renewed before they expire. Renewal requires the property owner to submit a signed application — including a copy of the prior permit and a sworn statement confirming no outstanding violations and no changes to the registered information — at least 60 days before expiration. A Code Enforcement Official reviews the submitted paperwork and conducts an on-site inspection, renewing the permit only if the unit and premises fully comply with applicable laws and do not pose unsafe, substandard, or nuisance conditions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 99-18, compliant operators track the two-year expiration date of each rental occupancy permit and submit a complete renewal application to the Building Department no later than 60 days before that date. The renewal package generally includes the prior permit, a signed sworn statement attesting to no outstanding violations and no changes to the registered information, and any other forms provided by the Building Department. Operators also prepare for the mandatory on-site inspection by the Code Enforcement Official, ensuring the unit and premises meet all applicable state, county, and Town of Hempstead requirements at the time of review.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 99-18 of the Hempstead Town Code requires that any rental unit covered by this article be operated under a valid, periodically renewed rental occupancy permit — meaning a landlord's permit should never be lapsed if the unit is lawfully rented. Tenants who have reason to believe a landlord is renting without a current permit, or that the property has outstanding violations that were not disclosed in the renewal sworn statement, may contact the Hempstead Town Building Department or Code Enforcement office to inquire about permit status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing rules can help residents understand what options may be available when a permit appears to be expired or improperly renewed under § 99-18.
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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