Local landlord and tenant rules in Town of Babylon, New York
Town of Babylon, New York has local rules on rental registration (Town of Babylon Code ch. 153, art. I, §§ 153-2, 153-3, 153-5, 153-6), on top of New York law.
Local rules in Town of Babylon, New York
Rental registration
The Town of Babylon requires a rental permit before any dwelling unit or whole home is rented, approved by its Rental Permit Review Board after an on-site inspection; permits last two years and a renewal filed after expiry costs twice the fee. A broker or agent must confirm a valid permit before listing, showing or offering the unit.
Source: Town of Babylon Code ch. 153, art. I, §§ 153-2, 153-3, 153-5, 153-6. Checked on November 11, 2026.
New York rules that apply in Town of Babylon
| Rule | New York |
|---|---|
| How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in New York? | 14 days |
| How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in New York? | 1 month of rent |
| Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit in New York? | Buildings of six or more units must hold the deposit in an interest-bearing New York account; the owner may keep 1 % as an administrative fee. |
| How much notice does a landlord have to give before raising the rent in New York? | 30 / 60 / 90 days by tenancy length, on increases of 5% or more |
| How much notice must a landlord give to end a tenancy in New York? | 30 / 60 / 90 days by tenancy length |
| How many days does a tenant get to pay late rent in New York? | 14 days to pay |
| How much can a landlord charge for a late rent fee in New York? | $50 or 5%, whichever is less |
| Is there a grace period for paying rent in New York? | 5 days |
Every New York rule Seayora publishes.
The homes these rules cover in Town of Babylon
21.7% of the occupied homes in the Town of Babylon are rented, about 15,019 households, a share lower than across New York (45.7%).
The median gross rent is $2,168 a month, higher than across New York ($1,621); that is what households report paying, utilities included, not the asking rent for a vacant apartment.
56.6% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
78.9% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Town of Babylon | Suffolk County | New York | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 21.7% (±1.2 points) | 17.8% | 45.7% |
| Median gross rent | $2,168 (±$68) | $2,255 | $1,621 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 56.6% (±4.9 points) | 58.8% | 52.1% |
| Median income of renter households | $74,667 (±$5,662) | $72,488 | $57,803 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 78.9% (±2.3 points) | 68.3% | 73.9% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 10.0% (±0.9 points) | 8.4% | 34.7% |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5% (±1.5 points) | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 15.5% (±1.1 points) | 15.5% | 20.5% |
All housing figures for Town of Babylon: rent by bedrooms, home values, property taxes, commute.
Source: US Census Bureau, Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — undefined. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Questions about Town of Babylon’s local rules
Do landlords have to register rentals in Town of Babylon?
The Town of Babylon requires a rental permit before any dwelling unit or whole home is rented, approved by its Rental Permit Review Board after an on-site inspection; permits last two years and a renewal filed after expiry costs twice the fee. A broker or agent must confirm a valid permit before listing, showing or offering the unit. (Town of Babylon Code ch. 153, art. I, §§ 153-2, 153-3, 153-5, 153-6)
This is a summary of the local rules Seayora has read from each place’s own code, not legal advice. Ordinances change and a rule may have exceptions; check the citation and the office named before acting.