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Utica, NY local landlord rules

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Last reviewed 2026-10-16

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Rental licensing / registration

Yes. Rental dwelling units and owner-occupied two-family dwellings must be registered with the city. A new or newly converted rental unit must be registered before anyone moves in, and registered units must re-register before their residential occupancy permit expires. Owners must re-register within 30 days of any change in registration information; a new owner must re-register within 60 days of taking ownership, with no fee (§ 2-12-549).

Verified Source: Utica City Code ch. 2-12, art. II, div. 3, § 2-12-549 · last checked 2026-10-16

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