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Rental Unit Registration
In the summer of 2019, Chapter 44 of Amherst Town Code - Rental Registry was adopted and tasked the Town of Amherst Building Department with enforcing the new Rental Unit Registration requirements. An essential purpose of this law is to create a point of contact for rental properties creating a transparent relationship between the property owner and the Building Department ensuring that rental units are safe and that the surrounding neighborhood is minimally impacted by transient living and absentee owners. For more information on the rules and regulations, please follow the link below.
Rental Unit Registration Chapter 44
The Town of Amherst recommends using our Online Permit Application portal (Amherst Permits, Inspections & Inquiries). In person applications may require an appointment and result in delays in the application process.
- Long term Rental Unit Registration (per unit) - $75.00
- Non owner occupied Short term Rental Unit Registration (per unit) - $500
- Owner occupied Short term Rental Unit Registration (per unit) - $250
- Completed Rental Unit Application Form
The owner or agent must complete an Amherst Building Department Rental Unit Registration Application. This online form allows the Homeowner to electronically complete this application and download the completed form (in PDF format). A printable application is also available. - Submission process
Once you have completed the rental unit application, you are ready to proceed to the Town of Amherst Online Permit Submission Portal. This portal requires a registered user account. You may also choose to apply by mail or in person (please see instructions below).
To apply online:
- If you have not registered, please proceed to the online portal user registration page. The registration process and email confirmation can be accomplished in a few minutes. Once you have received your user account confirmation via email, you may proceed to the online portal login page.
- If you have already registered, please proceed to the online portal login page.
- When you reached the application page, you must attach the completed application in the attachments section.
- If you choose to apply by mail or in person, you must include a completed application form AND a check made out to the Town of Amherst with the accurate fee amount. As noted above, in person applications may require an appointment and result in delays in the application process.
- Paying for the Inspection:
- Once you have submitted, your application will be reviewed for accurate information. Once the review is complete, you will be notified with an automated email stating that your application is “Pending Payment” and you can pay the balance by logging back into your Town of Amherst Online Permit Submission Portal and selecting the application in Application History.
- Scheduling the Inspection:
- Once you have paid for your inspection, you will get an automated email informing you of the status change to “Pending Inspection” which prompts you to schedule an inspection with 1 of 3 different inspectors in an online request form.
- You must schedule an inspection with the inspector you have been assigned. This is provided to you in the automated email prompting you to schedule an inspection.
- For your reference, here is a map of the inspection territories and the links to their respective inspection request pages: Interactive Inspection Territories Map
- Submitting an inspection request does not guarantee that you will be given that time slot. You will be given a confirmation email to confirm the time OR you will be contacted directly to reschedule.
- House and/or Unit Number
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- Working Smoke and CO Detectors (1 SD in each bedroom & 1 in each hallway)
- Interior Structure in Good Repair
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- Working Appliances
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Building Department
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631-7080
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Building Department
Berke, Mark S.
Commissioner of Building
716-631-7080
Barnas, Nick
Asst. Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7066
Boris, Douglas
Senior Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7098
Buccilli, Anthony
Project Manager
716-631-7079
Canna, Nathan
Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7022
Chudy, Richard
Asst. Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7083
Erzkus, Jonathan
Senior Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7093
Gesel, Douglas
Supv. Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7120
Hull, Larry
Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7112
Kimble, Gina
Senior Account Clerk
716-631-7081
Nagel, Conrad
Asst. Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-2171
Pellow, Sean
Project Manager
716-631-7061
Piasecki, James
Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7086
Prenevau, William
Asst. Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7091
Princess, Karrie
Building and Zoning Clerk
716-631-7017
Stephens, Jennifer
Asst. Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7097
Trabert, Jr., Thomas
Senior Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7092
Whitehead, John Jr.
Asst. Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7080
Zierk, Emily
Asst. Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7096
Building Maintenance
Rizzo, Daniel
Project Manager - PT
Bennett, Jennifer
Clerk
716-631-7109
Bennett, Gregg
General Crew Chief
716-631-7202
Bushen, Michael
Planning Draftsworker
Dafchik, Anne
Architect
716-631-7073
Klumpp, Robert
Working Crew Chief
716-631-7202
Electrical
Hoehman, Joseph
Senior Electrical Inspector
716-631-7060
Garven, John
Electrical Inspector
716-631-7070
Naylor, Gary
Assistant Electrical Inspector
716-631-7165
Fire Safety
Parnell, Bryan
Senior Fire Inspector
716-631-7140
Pidgeon, John
Senior Fire Inspector
716-631-7095
Halt, Krista
Senior Fire Inspector
716-631-7141
Hooper, Daniel
Code Enforcement Officer
716-631-7142
Mastrella, David
Fire Inspector
716-631-7078
Plumbing
Herberger, Alan
Sr. Plumbing Inspector
716-631-7145
Mayers, Gerard
Sr. Plumbing Inspector
716-631-7089
Taylor, Mark
Plumbing Inspector
716-631-7088
Winnert, David
Plumbing Inspector
716-631-7090
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