Rental Property Rules in Oneida County, NY (2026)

3 rules for unincorporated Oneida County, New York.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Oneida County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Rent Control

Oneida County is not covered by NYC/Westchester rent stabilization. NY Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (HSTPA) applies statewide: security deposit capped at 1 month, 14-day rent demand notice, lease renewal notice periods based on tenancy length, late fees capped at 50 dollars or 5 percent.

Rental Property: Rent Control

Some Restrictions

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Just Cause Eviction

Oneida County has not opted into NY Good Cause Eviction law (L.2024, c.56, Part HH). Standard Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law (RPAPL) Article 7 applies.

Rental Property: Just Cause Eviction

Few Restrictions

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Rental Registration

City of Utica requires rental property registration and certificate of compliance under Utica Code Chapter 2-13. City of Rome has similar rental licensing. Unincorporated Oneida County has no countywide rental registry.

Rental Property: Rental Registration

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

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