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Public Health Rules in Troy, NY (2026)

1 verified public health rules for Troy, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Rodent Control

In the City of Troy, New York, buildings used for human habitation must be kept free from insect and rodent infestation, and pests must be promptly exterminated. The owner is responsible when infestation reaches two or more units or the shared parts, the occupant handles a single infested unit, and an owner who failed to rodent-proof carries the burden.

Troy, NY Rodent and Insect Extermination Responsibility

Some Restrictions

Troy City Code § 176-18

H. Insect and rodent harborage. Buildings used for human habitation shall be kept free from insect and rodent infestation, and where insects or rodents are found they shall be promptly exterminated by acceptable processes which will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation. I. Extermination. Every owner of a dwelling or mu...