Port Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 248 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 248-8
Rental registration exemption affidavit must be filed
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A. Claims of exemption. An owner of a rental property that is claiming an exemption from this chapter must file a rental registration exemption affidavit with the Department every two years by October 1. There is no fee associated with said exemption affidavit. B. Verification requirement. Each rental property registration form must be signed by the owner and verified under penalty of perjury. C. Failure to timely file a rental registration exemption affidavit shall be a violation and subject the owner to penalties as set forth in this chapter.
Under Port Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 248 § 248-8, rental property owners who believe their property qualifies for an exemption from the village's rental registration requirements must file a formal exemption affidavit with the Department on a recurring basis—specifically every two years by October 1—at no cost. All registration-related forms must be signed by the owner and sworn under penalty of perjury, meaning false statements carry legal consequences. An owner who misses the filing deadline does not simply lose the exemption claim; the late or missing affidavit itself constitutes a violation subject to the penalties established elsewhere in Chapter 248.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners in Port Chester who rely on an exemption from the rental registration program under ch. 248 § 248-8 generally maintain a calendar reminder to submit a completed rental registration exemption affidavit to the Department before October 1 of each applicable two-year cycle. Because the affidavit must be signed and verified under penalty of perjury, compliant operators ensure the information provided is accurate and complete before submission. Missing the deadline is treated as a standalone violation under § 248-8(C), so timely filing—even when no fee is required—is a routine compliance step for exempt-property owners.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you rent a unit in Port Chester, ch. 248 § 248-8 is relevant because it governs whether a landlord has properly documented a claimed exemption from the village's rental registration system. Tenants who suspect their landlord has not filed the required exemption affidavit by the October 1 deadline may have grounds to raise that non-compliance, since a failure to timely file is itself a violation under § 248-8(C). General enforcement paths can include contacting the Port Chester Department that administers rental registrations or consulting a local tenant-rights organization to understand how this provision may apply to a given situation.
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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