Monroe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 40 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 40-26
Fees, late charges and inspections
Operative Text
A. Application fee. A nonrefundable application fee as set forth in the Town Fee Schedule shall be payable upon application. B. Initial approved permit fee. A nonrefundable approved permit fee as set forth in the Town Fee Schedule shall be payable before an initial rental permit or renewal permit is issued. C. Renewal fee. A nonrefundable application fee as set forth in the Town Fee Schedule shall be submitted by the original applicant. D. 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. E. Inspections. If the owner requests that an inspection or reinspection be performed by the Town Building Department instead of a licensed professional engineer or registered architect, a nonrefundable fee, as set forth in the Town Fee Schedule shall be charged. If the property owner or his agent fails to appear for a scheduled inspection, any rescheduled inspection shall be subject to payment of another inspection fee. F. Compliance required. (1) Nothing in this article, except in the case of an emergency pursuant to § 23-23I or upon a warrant duly issued by a court of law, shall be deemed to authorize or require that the Town 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, with the consent of the occupant, owner or managing agent of the property.
Monroe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 40 § 40-26 establishes a schedule of fees associated with the town's rental permit program, including nonrefundable application fees, initial permit fees, and renewal fees, all set according to the Town Fee Schedule. Owners or managing agents who miss application or renewal deadlines face a late charge equal to twice the applicable permit fee, prorated for the period of delay. Inspection fees apply when the Town Building Department performs inspections at an owner's request, and a missed scheduled inspection triggers an additional fee for any rescheduled visit. The provision also limits the town's authority to enter and inspect properties, generally requiring consent from the owner, managing agent, or occupant except in emergencies or when a court warrant has been issued.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Monroe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 40 § 40-26, compliant property operators submit rental permit applications and renewals on time to avoid the late charge, which is calculated at twice the permit fee prorated for however long the delay lasts. Operators who choose to have the Town Building Department conduct inspections rather than hiring a licensed professional engineer or registered architect budget for the corresponding nonrefundable inspection fee and ensure someone is present at every scheduled inspection to avoid paying an additional rescheduling fee. Staying current with the Town Fee Schedule helps operators anticipate the exact dollar amounts due at each stage of the permit process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Monroe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 40 § 40-26 includes a consent requirement that generally protects occupants from unannounced town inspections of their dwelling units, meaning the town ordinarily needs the occupant's consent before entering an occupied unit, except in emergencies or under a court-issued warrant. Tenants who believe an inspection was conducted without proper consent may wish to review this provision and consider raising the issue with the town's Building Department or a local tenant-rights organization. Understanding the rental permit framework under § 40-26 can also help tenants verify that their landlord is operating under a valid, current permit.
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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