Local landlord and tenant rules in Town of North Hempstead, New York
Town of North Hempstead, New York has local rules on rent regulation (Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974 (L. 1974, ch. 576) §§ 3, 5; DHCR Fact Sheet #8 (FS-08, 11/2024)), rental registration (Town of North Hempstead Code ch. 2, art. VI, §§ 2-100 to 2-122) and inspections before a new tenant (Town of North Hempstead Code ch. 8 (Multiple Residence Law), §§ 8-3 to 8-10, 8-14 to 8-16 (L.L. No. 17-1997, as amended)), on top of New York law.
Local rules in Town of North Hempstead, New York
Rent regulation
The Town of North Hempstead has adopted the Emergency Tenant Protection Act — rent stabilization outside New York City. Apartments in buildings of six or more units completed before January 1, 1974 are generally rent stabilized unless the local declaration narrowed the classes it covers: the rent is registered with DHCR, increases follow the county rent guidelines board, and the tenant is entitled to a renewal. Check the unit’s DHCR registration before you set the rent.
Source: Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974 (L. 1974, ch. 576) §§ 3, 5; DHCR Fact Sheet #8 (FS-08, 11/2024) (read the source). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Rental registration
The Town of North Hempstead requires a rental occupancy permit before a dwelling unit in its unincorporated area is rented or occupied as a rental. The Building Department reviews the application and the unit before issuing one; fees follow the Town’s fee schedule, with a reduced fee for an applicant 62 or older renting one unit in their own home.
Source: Town of North Hempstead Code ch. 2, art. VI, §§ 2-100 to 2-122. Checked on November 11, 2026.
Inspections before a new tenant
In the Town of North Hempstead’s jurisdiction, a building of three or more dwelling units — or a rooming house, bed-and-breakfast, dormitory or similar residence — may not be operated without a multiple residence license from the Building Commissioner. The owner or an authorized agent applies every two years, and the license is issued only after the Department inspects the building against the State Uniform Code, the Multiple Residence Law and the Town Code; it lasts two years and cannot be transferred. A building that already holds a rental occupancy permit under the Town’s rental dwelling ordinance pays no license fee. A first conviction carries a fine of $250 to $1,000.
Source: Town of North Hempstead Code ch. 8 (Multiple Residence Law), §§ 8-3 to 8-10, 8-14 to 8-16 (L.L. No. 17-1997, as amended). Checked on November 12, 2026.
New York rules that apply in Town of North Hempstead
| 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 North Hempstead
20.5% of the occupied homes in the Town of North Hempstead are rented, about 16,545 households, a share lower than across New York (45.7%).
The median gross rent is $2,318 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.
50.0% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
82.4% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Town of North Hempstead | Nassau County | New York | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 20.5% (±1.0 points) | 18.1% | 45.7% |
| Median gross rent | $2,318 (±$85) | $2,252 | $1,621 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 50.0% (±4.6 points) | 55.0% | 52.1% |
| Median income of renter households | $93,881 (±$6,248) | $77,626 | $57,803 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 82.4% (±2.1 points) | 85.4% | 73.9% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 17.6% (±1.1 points) | 12.9% | 34.7% |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.2% (±1.4 points) | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 15.2% (±1.0 points) | 14.0% | 20.5% |
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 North Hempstead’s local rules
Does Town of North Hempstead have rent control?
The Town of North Hempstead has adopted the Emergency Tenant Protection Act — rent stabilization outside New York City. Apartments in buildings of six or more units completed before January 1, 1974 are generally rent stabilized unless the local declaration narrowed the classes it covers: the rent is registered with DHCR, increases follow the county rent guidelines board, and the tenant is entitled to a renewal. Check the unit’s DHCR registration before you set the rent. (Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974 (L. 1974, ch. 576) §§ 3, 5; DHCR Fact Sheet #8 (FS-08, 11/2024))
Do landlords have to register rentals in Town of North Hempstead?
The Town of North Hempstead requires a rental occupancy permit before a dwelling unit in its unincorporated area is rented or occupied as a rental. The Building Department reviews the application and the unit before issuing one; fees follow the Town’s fee schedule, with a reduced fee for an applicant 62 or older renting one unit in their own home. (Town of North Hempstead Code ch. 2, art. VI, §§ 2-100 to 2-122)
Does Town of North Hempstead require an inspection or certificate before a new tenant moves in?
In the Town of North Hempstead’s jurisdiction, a building of three or more dwelling units — or a rooming house, bed-and-breakfast, dormitory or similar residence — may not be operated without a multiple residence license from the Building Commissioner. The owner or an authorized agent applies every two years, and the license is issued only after the Department inspects the building against the State Uniform Code, the Multiple Residence Law and the Town Code; it lasts two years and cannot be transferred. A building that already holds a rental occupancy permit under the Town’s rental dwelling ordinance pays no license fee. A first conviction carries a fine of $250 to $1,000. (Town of North Hempstead Code ch. 8 (Multiple Residence Law), §§ 8-3 to 8-10, 8-14 to 8-16 (L.L. No. 17-1997, as amended))
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.