Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 13A (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 13A-3
Registration of ownership of property
Operative Text
(a) Registration. Every owner of rental property as defined herein shall be required to register such property with the Building Department on such form or forms as prescribed by the Building Department within a period of 60 days from the effective date of this chapter. A new form shall be filed whenever there is a change of ownership and it shall be the responsibility of the new owner to see that such form is filed within a period of 60 days from the taking of title to the property. (b) Registry fee. On or after the effective date of this subsection, every owner or prospective owner of rental property, as defined in this chapter, shall be required to register said property with the Building Department and pay a registration fee payable to the Village of Tuckahoe, as follows: (i) An initial registration fee of $50 for up to the first five residential units or apartments existing at the rental property, exclusive of any owner-occupied units or apartments, plus $5 for every unit or apartment existing at the rental property in excess of said first five residential units or apartments; and thereafter. (ii) Except as provided in Subsection (b) (iii) below, an annual registration fee of $15 irrespective of the number of units or apartments existing at the rental property due and payable on the day and date that is one year after payment of the initial registration fee, described in Subsection (b) (i) above, and on the anniversary date for each year ensuing thereafter. (iii) Residents of the Village of Tuckahoe who certify their Village residency in accordance with the procedures set forth in this chapter shall be exempt from payment of the annual registration fee of $15.
Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 13A § 13A-3 requires every rental property owner in the Village of Tuckahoe to register their property with the Building Department within 60 days of acquiring title or within 60 days of the chapter's effective date. Registration involves paying an initial fee of $50 for up to five residential units, plus $5 for each additional unit, followed by an annual renewal fee of $15. Owners who are Village of Tuckahoe residents and certify their residency under the chapter's procedures are exempt from the $15 annual fee.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 13A § 13A-3, compliant rental property owners register with the Building Department on the prescribed forms within the 60-day window, whether they are new to ownership or taking title for the first time. Operators generally track the anniversary date of their initial registration to ensure the $15 annual fee is paid on time each year. Owner-operators who live in the Village and follow the residency-certification procedures can document their exemption from the annual renewal fee.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 13A § 13A-3 establishes a public registration system for rental properties in the Village, which can be a useful resource for tenants seeking to identify the current owner of record for their building. If a tenant has concerns about whether a property is properly registered, they may contact the Village of Tuckahoe Building Department to inquire about compliance. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westchester County housing rules can help tenants understand how registration status may be relevant to their 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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