The purpose of the Residential License Inspection is to protect the safety, health, and welfare of New Haven residents by indentifying deficiencies on the premises. The program will protect the character and stability of residential areas, educate the public about basic housing code standards as they relate to health and life safety issues, prevent overcrowding and improve property values throughout New Haven. A rental license helps assure renters and those charged with protecting the city that the licensed property has met minimum housing standards, and provides landlords with consistent enforcement of codes.

A Residential License is required when one or more dwelling units are rented in a two or more unit residential structure.

The Owner; any person, firm, corporation, association, partnership and/or agent for the owner who is in charge or in control of any dwelling units is required to obtain a license.

A temporary license will be issued upon receiving application. An inspection of rental dwelling units is required when one or more dwelling units are rental units, whether vacant or occupied, in a two or more unit residential structure. For further deatils, refer to the ELIGIBILTY tab for those dwelling units that are required to obtain a Residential License and for those that are exempt.

The City of New Haven does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of programs, services, or activities. Individuals who need an accommodation, publications in alternate formats or who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs and services of the City of New Haven can make such requests by calling (203) 946-7833 or TTY/TT (203) 946-8582.

Contact Name: Marta Quirama

Contact Email: mpabon@newhavenct.net

Contact Phone: (203) 946-2966