Islip, NY · Suffolk County
Rental Occupancy Permit Application for 1–2 Family Dwellings
This application lets property owners request or renew a Town of Islip rental occupancy permit for a one-family dwelling or one or both units of a two-family dwelling.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The Town of Islip Division of Code Enforcement uses this application to issue rental occupancy permits for one- and two-family dwellings. Owners must complete, sign, and notarize it, provide the property tax map number and legal residential address, and include the required fee. New applications also require a deed copy, a floor plan labeling all rooms, and a property survey. Permits last two years and must be renewed.
Who needs it
An owner seeking a new or renewed Islip rental occupancy permit for a one-family dwelling or a unit in a two-family dwelling must submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-to jurat stating “Sworn to before me”; the property owner signs the application and swears it is true and complete before the notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Rental Occupancy Permits Application for 1–2 Family Dwellings from the Town of Islip.
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Complete the Form
Enter the rental address, tax map number, owner details, dwelling type, and other requested information.
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Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the property owner’s sworn signature.
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Sign on Video
Sign and swear that the application is true and complete during the online notarization session.
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Submit to the Town
Include the required fee and supporting documents, then submit the application to the Town of Islip Division of Code Enforcement.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Islip. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I apply for an Islip rental occupancy permit?
- Complete and sign the application, have the owner’s signature notarized, include the tax map number, legal residential address, and fee, then submit it to the Town of Islip. New applications also need a deed copy, floor plan, and property survey.
- Do I need to notarize this application?
- Yes. The Town says new and renewal applications must be completed, signed, and notarized. The owner swears that the application is a true and complete statement.
- Can I sign the application with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c. Sign the application during the online notarization session and follow the notary’s instructions.
- What must I include with a new application?
- Include the application, property tax map number, owner’s legal residential address, and fee. The form also requires a copy of the recorded deed, a floor plan labeling all rooms, and the property survey. If the deed is not recorded, include the specified supporting letter.
- How long does an Islip rental occupancy permit last?
- The form states that permits are issued for two years and must be renewed. The application fee is nonrefundable, and a rental permit cannot be transferred. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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