Wallkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 140 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 140-45
Space requirements
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A. Maximum occupancy. The maximum number of occupants of a mobile home shall be limited to the number determined on the basis of the square feet of floor area of habitable space, exclusive of habitable space used for cooking purposes, in accordance with the following: (1) One hundred fifty square feet for one or two occupants. (2) Two hundred fifty square feet for three occupants. (3) Eighty square feet additional for each occupant thereafter. B. Height of habitable space. Habitable space shall have a minimum ceiling height of seven feet over 50% of the floor area; and the floor area where the ceiling height is less than five feet shall not be considered in computing gross floor area. C. Bathrooms and toilet rooms. Bathrooms and toilet rooms shall have provisions for privacy and shall be provided with floors of moisture-resistant material. D. Prohibited uses. Bathrooms, toilet rooms, kitchens and kitchenettes shall not be used for sleeping purposes. E. Exits. A mobile home shall have a safe and unobstructed primary exit and an emergency exit located remote from the primary exit.
Section 140-45 of Wallkill's Code of Ordinances establishes minimum space and safety standards for mobile homes. It sets occupancy limits based on habitable floor area (excluding cooking areas), requires a minimum ceiling height of seven feet over at least half the floor area, and mandates moisture-resistant bathroom floors with privacy provisions. The rule also prohibits using bathrooms, kitchens, or kitchenettes as sleeping areas and requires both a primary exit and a separate emergency exit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of mobile home properties subject to § 140-45 generally ensure that each unit's occupancy does not exceed the thresholds tied to habitable square footage — for example, 150 sq ft for one or two occupants, with additional area required for each additional resident. Compliant operators also verify that ceiling heights, bathroom materials, and exit configurations meet the code's minimums before a unit is occupied. Maintaining records of floor area calculations and conducting periodic inspections of exits and bathroom conditions are practices consistent with ongoing compliance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 140-45, residents of mobile homes in Wallkill have a right to occupy a unit that meets minimum space, ceiling height, bathroom, and exit standards. If a unit appears to be overcrowded relative to its habitable square footage, lacks a proper emergency exit, or has bathrooms without moisture-resistant floors or adequate privacy, these may constitute code violations. Tenants who believe their unit falls short of these standards can document the conditions, contact the Town of Wallkill's code enforcement office, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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