North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 2-104
Application for rental occupancy permit
Operative Text
A. Application for a rental occupancy permit for a rental dwelling unit 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 duplicate and shall contain: (1) The name, address and telephone number, if any, of the owner of the dwelling unit 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 units intended for occupancy are located. (3) The number of persons under and over the age of 18 and the dates of birth of each person presently residing in or occupying such premises intended for rental occupancy. (4) A description of the structure, including: (a) The number of rental dwelling units in the structure; (b) The number of persons intended to be accommodated by and to reside in each such rental dwelling unit; and (c) The number of rooms and the dimensions and use of each room in the structure but outside of the rental dwelling units. (5) For each rental dwelling unit, a description of the unit, including: (a) The number of rooms in the rental dwelling unit; and (b) The dimensions and use of each such room. (6) The name, address and telephone number, if any, of the managing agent or operator of each such intended rental dwelling unit. C. Such application shall be signed by the owner of the premises, and the statements of such owner therein contained shall be verified under oath. If an owner is a natural person permanently residing outside of Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Kings, New York, Richmond, Bronx and Westchester Counties, the application may be signed on behalf of the owner and may be verified by a managing agent having personal knowledge of the facts. 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; or 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 vehicle parking facilities. (2) A building permit application, properly prepared, for all proposed buildings, improvements and alterations to existing buildings on the premises, if any. (3) A copy of the certificate of occupancy or certificate of existing use. No application will be accepted without the submission of a valid certificate of occupancy or certificate of existing use. 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.
North Hempstead Code ch. 2 § 2-104 establishes the formal process by which a property owner must apply for a rental occupancy permit before renting out a dwelling unit. The written application, submitted in duplicate to the Building Department, must include detailed information about the owner, the property's tax map description, the structure's layout, each rental unit's room dimensions and uses, and the identities of any managing agents. The application must be signed and sworn under oath by the owner—or, if the owner lives outside the specified counties, by a qualified managing agent—and must be accompanied by a property survey or site plan, any required building permit applications, and a valid certificate of occupancy or certificate of existing use.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental dwelling units in North Hempstead generally prepare and submit a complete written application to the Building Department under ch. 2 § 2-104 before placing a unit into rental occupancy. Compliant operators assemble all required attachments in advance, including a property survey drawn to the required scale (or a condominium floor plan where applicable), copies of the certificate of occupancy or certificate of existing use, and any building permit applications for proposed improvements. Because the application must be verified under oath, owners who reside outside the listed counties typically arrange for a managing agent with personal knowledge of the property to sign and verify on their behalf.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under North Hempstead Code ch. 2 § 2-104, a landlord is required to obtain a rental occupancy permit—backed by a valid certificate of occupancy or certificate of existing use—before renting a dwelling unit. Tenants who have questions about whether a unit has a proper permit on file may inquire with the North Hempstead Building Department, which receives and processes these applications. Tenant-rights organizations and housing attorneys familiar with Nassau County regulations can help explain what options may be available when a rental unit appears to lack the required permit documentation.
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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