For existing owners and/or a designated agent of the owner are required to submit Residential License application and fees no later than 30 days from receipt of notice.
New owners are required to submit a Residential License Application and fees no later than 30 days after taking ownership.
Property owners are required to submit an application for renewal no later than 30 days prior to expiration date.
- Residential License are valid for 2 years.-
Residential License Application
Please click on Residential License Application to apply for a Residential License Certificate.
Please click on Residential Renewal Application to apply for a Residential Renewal Application.
Fees
Two and Three Units: $ 75.00
Four to Ten Units $150.00
Eleven to Twenty Units $250.00
Over Twenty Units $375.00
Payment Method
Make check or money order made payable to Treasurer, City of New Haven.
Application Proccessed
After application is processed, Owners will be given 2 to 3 week’s notice of inspection date.
Notice of appointment will be mailed to address provided in application at “Owner’s mailing address.”
Enclosed with appointment letter, owner will receive the following forms. Please click below:
Consent Form: A Consent form signed by a renter gives inspectors and owners permission to enter for the purpose of inspection in the absence of the tenant.
Waiver Form: A Waiver form signed by the renter excludes that dwelling unit for inspection. By signing the waiver form, the renter is verifying that the dwelling unit meets the code requirements set by the Residential License Program.
Prior to Inspection
Owners and/or designated agent of the owner are:
- Required to give occupants one week notice prior to inspection.
- Required to have consent or waiver forms on hand on the day of inspection.
- It is recommended for owners and/or designated agent of the owner to do a walk through prior to inspection date for the purpose of identifying and correcting violations. Please click on the Inspection Form along with the Residential License Common Violations
After Inspection
Pass Inspection
Upon passing of inspection, owner will be mailed a Residential License Certificate which is valid for a period of 2 years.
Failed Inspection
If inspection failed, owner will be given a copy of the violations identified at the inspection. A notice will be mailed to the “mailing owner’s address” with the violations and the re-inspection date.
Owner will have 30 days from the date of inspection to remedy the violations listed. Unless violations are of immediate health and safety concerns, inspector will indicate the timeframe for remedy. For example, No Smoke Detectors or Carbon Monoxide Detectors present is a 24 hour remediation deadline.
Penalties
A. Property Owners who fail to register can be fined $250.00 per unit.
B. Property Owners who fail to correct violations after two inspections can be fined $100.00 per day up to 30 days per unit.
C. Re-Inspection fee is $25.00 for any unit or premisies that has failed TWO previous inspections.
Appeal Process
Please READ before clicking on the link below: On the left hand margin, CLICK on Title III Code of General Ordinance, then click on Chapter 17 followed by Article XV, Section 17-112. SCROLL down to read about Hearing/Appeal, click on Sec. 17-118.
CLICK ON: Residential License Ordinance
Residential License Forms
Residential License Application
Residential Renewal Application
Inspection Form
Consent Form
Waiver Form
useful Information for Renter
Residential License Ordinance : Please READ: On the left hand margin, CLICK on Title III Code of General Ordinance, then click on Chapter 17 followed by Article XV, Section 17-112.
Ordinance
Portion of the Ordinance
Residential License Common Violations
Owner/Renter Responsibilities
Landlord/Renter Rights and Responsibilities
Contact Name: Marta Pabon
Contact Email: mpabon@newhavenct.net
Contact Phone: (203) 946-2966
