Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 160-28
Denial of Application
Operative Text
(A) Basis for denial. Any application for a rental permit, including the renewal or transfer of a permit, can be denied for the reasons set forth in § 160-36 . In the event an application is denied, notice of denial shall be given in writing and served by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, and by regular mail, to the applicant at the address shown on the application. If the notice is returned by the Post Office as undeliverable for any reason, as long as it was properly addressed, service of the notice shall be valid. (B) Notice of denial. The notice of denial shall set forth the grounds therefor and contain a statement that the applicant may appeal such denial by filing a written request for an appeal thereof with the Huntington Town Clerk within twenty (20) days of receipt of the notice of denial, together with payment of one hundred ($100) dollars to cover the costs of processing the appeal. The notice shall also contain a statement that the applicant may submit written objections to the denial, and any other information the applicant deems advisable or necessary. The Town Clerk shall forward a copy of the appeal to the Town Attorney and the Department of Public Safety for further processing. (C) Notice of an administrative hearing. Notice of the date, time and place of the administrative hearing shall be given in writing and served by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested to the applicant at the address shown on the application. The notice shall contain a statement that (1) the applicant is entitled to be represented by legal counsel at the hearing and may present the testimony of witnesses and such other evidence in his or her own behalf as may be deemed relevant or necessary, and (2) in the event the applicant fails to appear for the hearing, the denial shall remain in full force and effect and be final. (D) Conduct of hearing. The hearing shall occur before a duly appointed Administrative Hearing Officer, and may be adjourned by the Hearing Officer only upon good cause shown. At the administrative hearing the applicant shall be entitled to be represented by legal counsel and provided with an opportunity to be heard. The applicant may present the testimony of witnesses, experts and other evidence in his or her own behalf as he or she deems advisable. The code officer or other witness may appear and give testimony or submit evidence in support of the determination to deny a permit, or to deny the transfer or renewal of same, as deemed necessary by the Town. All hearings shall be recorded. (E) Administrative Hearing Officer. The Hearing Officer shall consider the evidence presented and shall submit his or her findings in writing within thirty (30) days of the close of the hearing or sooner. A copy of the Hearing Officer’s determination shall be filed with the Department of Public Safety and the Huntington Town Clerk, and served on the applicant or applicant’s attorney in the same manner as the original notice. The Hearing Officer’s determination shall be final as to the Town of Huntington.
Section 160-28 of Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 establishes the process by which a rental permit application—including renewals and transfers—may be denied, contested, and adjudicated. When a denial is issued, the applicant must receive written notice by certified and regular mail explaining the grounds for denial and describing the right to appeal within 20 days by filing a written request with the Town Clerk and paying a $100 processing fee. The appeal proceeds to an administrative hearing before a Hearing Officer, who must issue written findings within 30 days of the hearing's close; that determination is final at the Town level.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Huntington should be aware that under § 160-28, any rental permit application, renewal, or transfer is subject to denial on the grounds listed in § 160-36, and that a denial triggers a formal notice-and-appeal process. Compliant operators generally maintain current, accurate mailing addresses on all permit applications, since § 160-28 treats properly addressed mail as valid service even if returned undeliverable. Operators who receive a denial notice typically track the 20-day appeal window carefully, gather supporting documentation, and understand that failure to appear at a scheduled administrative hearing results in the denial becoming final.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants, § 160-28 is most directly relevant when a landlord's rental permit is denied, renewed, or transferred, since the permit status can affect the legality of a rental arrangement in Huntington. Tenants who believe a permit denial or its outcome affects their housing situation may contact the Huntington Department of Public Safety, which receives copies of all Hearing Officer determinations under this section, or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Huntington's rental permit framework. Understanding that the Hearing Officer's decision under § 160-28 is final at the Town level can help tenants assess what further avenues—such as Article 78 proceedings in state court—may exist beyond the local administrative process.
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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