Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 160-26
Issuance of permit; fees
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(A) Permit fee. A non-refundable permit fee of four hundred and seventy-five ($475) dollars per property shall be payable before a rental permit or renewal permit is issued. (B) Late charges. A late charge equal to two times the amount of the permit fee, prorated for the period of delay, shall be charged to owners and/or managing agents who fail to apply for a rental permit or renew their permits on a timely basis. (C) Re-inspections. If the owner has requested that an inspection be performed by the Town instead of a licensed professional engineer or registered architect, a re-inspection fee of seventy-five ($75) dollars shall be charged if the property owner or his agent fails to appear for a scheduled inspection for a second time. (D) Compliance required. (1) No permit or renewal thereof shall be issued unless the property is in compliance with all the provisions of the Code of the Town of Huntington, and meets the requirements of all applicable county, state and federal laws, codes, rules and regulations. (2) No permit or renewal thereof shall be issued unless the property owner provides a certification from an independent professional engineer or registered architect, other than the property owner, licensed in the State of New York and containing their seal, or the certification of a Town ordinance/code enforcement officer, or of an independent state certified code enforcement official, attesting that the property at issue is in compliance with the Huntington Town Code, and meets the requirements of all applicable county, state and federal laws, codes, rules and regulations. Nothing in this article, except in the case of an emergency pursuant to § 160-48(C), shall be deemed to authorize the Town to conduct an inspection of any property without the consent of the owner or managing agent, if the dwelling unit or units are unoccupied, and if occupied, upon the consent of the occupant, owner or managing agent of the property in the absence of a warrant duly issued by a court of law.
Section 160-26 of Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 establishes the fee structure and compliance conditions for rental permits in the Town of Huntington. A non-refundable $475 fee is required per property before a rental permit or renewal is issued, with late charges of twice the fee (prorated) applied when applications are not submitted on time. No permit may be issued unless the property meets all applicable local, county, state, and federal codes, and the owner provides a qualifying certification from a licensed engineer, registered architect, or certified code enforcement official attesting to that compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 160-26, property owners and managing agents operating rental properties in Huntington are generally expected to submit permit applications and renewals on time to avoid late charges, which can reach twice the standard $475 fee prorated for the delay period. Compliant operators typically secure a certification from an independent licensed professional engineer, registered architect, or state-certified code enforcement official—bearing the certifier's seal—confirming the property meets all applicable codes before submitting their permit application. Operators who opt for a Town inspection rather than a private professional should ensure they or their agent appear for all scheduled inspections, as a second missed appointment triggers an additional $75 re-inspection fee under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 160-26 establishes that rental properties in Huntington must hold a valid permit, which can only be issued after the property is certified as compliant with all applicable codes—providing tenants with a baseline assurance that permitted rentals have undergone a compliance review. Tenants who believe their landlord may be operating without a required permit or renewal can look into whether a complaint with the Town of Huntington's code enforcement office is an appropriate avenue for their situation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Huntington's rental regulations can help residents understand how § 160-26's permitting requirements may be relevant to conditions in their housing.
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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