White Plains, N.Y., Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-15
License fees
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A non-refundable license application fee shall be paid upon the filing of an application for a Rental Housing License or for a renewal Rental Housing License in accordance with the following schedule: Initial License Application: $125.00 plus $10.00 per each non-owner occupied unit Annual Renewal License Application: One half the amount of the total Initial License Application fee Renewal Late Fee: $250.00 (up to seven (7) business days past expiration date Renewal Per Diem Late Fee $25.00 (beyond seven (7) day grace period) *Note: Applications that are more than 60 days late may be subject to court action.
Under White Plains Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-15, landlords who rent out residential units in White Plains must pay non-refundable fees when applying for or renewing a Rental Housing License. The initial application costs $125 plus $10 for each non-owner-occupied unit, while annual renewals are set at half the initial fee amount. Late renewals trigger a flat $250 fee within the first seven business days past expiration, followed by a $25-per-day charge thereafter, and applications more than 60 days overdue may face court action.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to White Plains Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-15 generally ensure that license application fees are submitted at the time of filing — $125 plus $10 per non-owner-occupied unit for an initial license, and half that total for annual renewals. Compliant operators track their license expiration dates carefully to avoid the $250 renewal late fee that applies within the first seven business days after expiration, and the $25-per-day per diem charge that accrues beyond that grace period. Staying current is especially important because applications more than 60 days overdue may be referred for court action.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
White Plains Mun. Code ch. 4-29 § 4-29-15 establishes a licensing fee structure that landlords must follow to maintain a valid Rental Housing License, which is a condition of legally renting out residential units in White Plains. Tenants may have an interest in whether their landlord holds a current, valid license, as an unlicensed rental could be relevant in housing disputes or code-enforcement proceedings. Tenants who have questions about their landlord's license status can contact the appropriate White Plains municipal office or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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