Islandia, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 138 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 138-5
Application for permit
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A. An application for a rental permit for a rental dwelling 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 triplicate and shall contain: (1) The name, address and telephone number, if any, of the owner of the dwelling intended for rental occupancy. (2) The street address and Tax Map description (section, block and lot or lots) of the premises intended for rental occupancy or the premises in which the rental dwelling intended for occupancy is located. (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) The number of rooms in the structure and in each proposed rental dwelling therein, the dimensions of each room and a description of the present use or uses thereof, if any. (5) A description of the dwelling intended to be established, used or occupied for rental occupancy, including the number of persons intended to be accommodated by and reside in the rental dwelling. (6) The name, address and telephone number, if any, of the managing agent or operator of each such intended rental dwelling. (7) The name and address of the insurance company, if any, providing the fire and other hazard and public liability insurance for the owner of the premises, with a description of the type of insurance provided, policy limits for each coverage and the policy number and expiration date of such policy. (8) The residence address of the owner of the property on which the rental dwelling is located. C. Such application shall be signed by the owner of the premises, and the statements of such owners 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 a scale not greater than 40 feet to one inch. (2) 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 parking facilities. (3) A building permit application, properly prepared for all proposed buildings, improvements and alterations to existing buildings on the premises, if any. E. In the case of a condominium unit, the application shall be accompanied by a scale drawing or floor plan of the condominium unit, in lieu of a survey or site plan.
Section 138-5 of Islandia's Code of Ordinances establishes the formal process for obtaining a rental permit in the village. Anyone seeking to rent out a dwelling must submit a written application to the Building Department on the department's official form, filed in triplicate, and accompanied by detailed information about the property, its occupants, the owner, and relevant insurance coverage. The application must be signed by the property owner and verified under oath, and must include supporting documents such as a property survey or site plan, and any applicable building permit applications. Condominium units follow a slightly modified process, substituting a scale drawing or floor plan for the standard survey.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 138-5, operators of rental dwellings in Islandia are generally expected to obtain the Building Department's official application form and complete it in triplicate before renting out any unit. A compliant operator typically gathers all required details in advance — including owner contact information, tax map descriptions, current occupant information, room dimensions, managing agent details, and insurance policy specifics — and ensures the application is signed and notarized. Accompanying documents such as a property survey drawn to the required scale, a site plan if needed, and any building permit applications for proposed improvements are assembled and submitted together with the main application.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 138-5 establishes that landlords in Islandia are required to hold a valid rental permit, which is obtained through a formal application process with the Building Department. Tenants who have questions about whether their rental unit is properly permitted may contact the Islandia Building Department directly to inquire about permit status for a given address. If a unit appears to be operating without the permit required under § 138-5, tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney can help explain what options may be available under local law.
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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