Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 165-10
Rental permit required; occupancy limitations
Operative Text
A. No owner shall rent, let, lease, or otherwise allow the occupancy of any existing rental building or structure unless that owner holds a valid rental permit for said rental building or structure. For owners of more than one rental building or structure, separate rental permits are required for each rental building or structure. No violations of this subsection shall issue before one year after the effective date of this chapter. In the event that the Code Enforcement Officer is unable to inspect all rental properties, for which the owners thereof have requested an inspection, within one year from the effective date of this chapter and issue the required rental permit, then every owner of such an existing rental building or structure (that requested an inspection) shall provide all information listed in § 165-16A through H of this chapter, and any other information required pursuant to this chapter in order to obtain a rental permit hereunder, to the maximum extent possible, to the Code Enforcement Officer, who will then issue a temporary rental permit, which said permit shall be effective until such point as an inspection can be completed by the Code Enforcement Officer, or the owner submits a notarized self-certification form pursuant to § 165-11C , and a permanent rental permit issued. B. Occupancy limitations shall be governed by the rules and regulations contained in Chapter 300 of the Code of the Village of Johnson City, known as the Village of Johnson City Zoning Code, and any amendments made thereto.
Section 165-10 of the Johnson City Code of Ordinances requires that any rental building or structure be covered by a valid rental permit before it may be occupied by tenants. Owners with multiple rental properties must obtain a separate permit for each one. Where inspections cannot be completed within the first year, a temporary permit may be issued based on submitted documentation, remaining in effect until a full inspection or notarized self-certification is completed. Occupancy limits for rental units are set by the Village of Johnson City Zoning Code (Chapter 300) and any updates to it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 165-10, property owners operating rental buildings in Johnson City are generally expected to secure a valid rental permit for each individual rental building or structure before allowing occupancy. If the Code Enforcement Officer cannot complete an inspection within the first year after the chapter's effective date, owners who have requested an inspection can provide the information outlined in § 165-16A through H to obtain a temporary rental permit in the interim. Compliant operators also ensure that the number of occupants in each unit does not exceed the limits established by the Village of Johnson City Zoning Code (Chapter 300).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 165-10 establishes that a landlord must hold a valid rental permit for any building before renting it out, which is a baseline protection for tenants living in Johnson City rental properties. Tenants who have questions about whether their building holds a required permit may contact the Johnson City Code Enforcement Officer, who administers the permit program under this provision. Those who believe their housing situation may involve a permit violation can also reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available to them.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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