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Rental Registration: Babylon vs Calverton

How do rental registration rules compare between Babylon, NY and Calverton, NY?

Babylon and Calverton have similar restriction levels.

Babylon, NY

Suffolk County

Heavy Restrictions

Town of Babylon requires a Rental Occupancy Permit for all rental dwellings under Town Code Chapter 153. Inspections are mandatory every two years and the fee is set annually by the Town Board. Operating a rental without a permit is a violation.

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Calverton, NY

Suffolk County

Heavy Restrictions

Rental registration in Suffolk County is handled at the town level. Most Suffolk towns, including Brookhaven, Islip, Babylon, Southampton, East Hampton, and Huntington, require annual or biennial rental permits with inspections. Fees range from 150 to 500 dollars per unit.

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Key Facts Comparison

Fact	Babylon	Calverton
Code	Town Code Ch. 153	-
Renewal	Every 2 years with inspection	-
Agency	Consumer Protection	-
Fine	Up to 2,000 per offense	-
Authority	-	Town level, not county
Brookhaven	-	Chapter 82, 150 dollars/2 yr
Southampton	-	Chapter 270, 400 dollars/2 yr
East Hampton	-	Chapter 199, 300 dollars
Enforcement	-	No permit = no eviction standing

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Babylon FAQ

Who enforces this in Babylon?

Babylon code enforcement at (631) 957-3000 handles complaints.

Who enforces this in Babylon?

Babylon code enforcement at (631) 957-3000 handles complaints.

Calverton FAQ

Do I need to register a rental property in Suffolk County?

Yes, in nearly every Suffolk town. Check your specific town code; Brookhaven, Islip, Babylon, Huntington, Southampton, and East Hampton all require rental permits with inspections.

Who enforces this in Suffolk County?

Suffolk County code enforcement at (631) 853-4000 handles complaints.

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