Information about the Village of Johnson City Rental Housing Law

For Buildings Containing 1 or 2 Units:

1. Completion of “Part A” of the rental permit application.
2. An inspection by the department of code enforcement OR completion of “Part B”, the self-certification form.
3. Payment of registration fee.

For Buildings Containing 3 or more Units:

1.  Completion of “Part A” of the rental permit application.
2. .An inspection by the department of code enforcement.
   Self-certification is not available for buildings with 3 or more units.
3.  Payment of registration fee.

To Apply:

1. Download or print the required application packet.
2. Online: Submit your application and pay the $100.00 application fee via our secure online portal.
3. In-person submission: Visit the Code Office at Village Hall:
   60 Lester Ave
   Johnson City, NY 13790
4. Mail submission:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  =  Village of Johnson City
   Code Enforcement Dept
   60 Lester Ave
   Johnson City, NY 13790
5. Include a check or money order for the $100.00 application fee. Any additional fees will be billed prior to issuance of the rental permit.
6. Contact the Code Office at 607-797-1021 to schedule an inspection unless a self-certification form has been submitted.

Links

• View our entire Rental Housing Law Here
• View list of fees

Exceptions

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to:

(1) Buildings, structures and uses owned and operated by any governmental unit or governmental agency, including the State of New York, the State University College at Binghamton, or the County of Broome;

(2) Single-family dwellings occupied by a record titleholder;

(3) Two-family dwellings, with at least one dwelling unit occupied by the record titleholder;

(4) Transient shelters and group homes subject to state inspection;

(5) Residential structures of which ownership passes to a governmental unit;

(6) Hotels or motels;

(7) Tourist homes or bed-and-breakfast dwellings; and

(8) Nursing homes, intermediate-care nursing homes or convalescent dwellings.