Huntington, NY Rental Inspections: Inspection Programs (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit term
- Two years from issuance
- Permit fee
- $475 per property
- Application fee
- $75 per property
- Inspection
- PE, RA, or code-official certification
- Administered by
- Department of Public Safety
Summary
Renting a home in the Town of Huntington requires a two-year residential rental permit from the Department of Public Safety, issued only after an independent engineer, architect, or code enforcement official certifies the property complies with the Town Code.
§ 160-22(A)(1): It shall be unlawful for the owner or managing agent to lease or rent, or offer to lease or rent, any rental property or dwelling unit for which a valid rental permit has not been issued pursuant to this article. ... § 160-26(D)(2): No permit or renewal thereof shall be issued unless the property owner provides a certification from an independent professional engineer or registered architect ... or of an independent state certified code enforcement official, attesting that the property at issue is in compliance with the Huntington Town Code...
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4940543; v75 updated 2026-06-09; through 06-09-2026).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 160, Article III of the Huntington Town Code makes it unlawful to lease any one- or two-family home, multiple residence, dormitory, or mixed-use dwelling unit without a valid residential rental permit. The permit runs two years; owners pay a $75 non-refundable application fee plus a $475 permit fee per property, with a $25 renewal application fee. Before the Department of Public Safety issues a permit, the owner must file a certification from an independent New York-licensed professional engineer or registered architect, or a Town or state code enforcement official, attesting the property complies with the Town Code. Owner-occupied two-family homes, owner rentals of six months or less, and properties holding accessory dwelling unit permits are exempt.
Violations & Fines
Renting without a valid permit violates Article III. Late filers owe a late charge of twice the permit fee, and a second missed inspection adds a $75 re-inspection fee. The Town denies or revokes permits after an administrative hearing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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