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Rental Property Rules in Babylon, NY (2026)

2 verified rental property rules for Babylon, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Rental Registration

Town of Babylon requires a rental permit before any residential unit not owner-occupied, from single rooms to multi-residence buildings, can lawfully be leased or occupied.

Town of Babylon Rental Permit Required

Significant Restrictions

Town of Babylon Code § 153-2

It shall be unlawful for the owner, owner's agent, real estate agent or any person with apparent authority over any residential building, apartment building, multiple-residence building, senior-citizen multiple-residence building, motels, extended-stay residences, bed-and-breakfasts and any units contained therein to allow, permit or suffer the occupancy of any residential building ... which is...

Repairs & Habitability

Town of Babylon rental permits require roofs, sidewalks, sewer/septic systems and landscaping to be kept in good, safe repair before a Chief Building Inspector will sign off.

Town of Babylon Rental Property Standards

Some Restrictions

Town of Babylon Code § 153-6.B(17)–(20)

The roof and flashing shall be sound, tight and not have defects that admit rain. ... The sidewalk in front of or abutting the property shall be maintained in good and safe repair. Sewer/septic system shall be properly maintained. Lawn and landscaping must be kept appropriately trimmed pursuant to § 133-25.1 with proper irrigation.

Looking for Suffolk County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Babylon city rules.

Rental Property Rules in Suffolk County