Blighted Property Restoration

Purpose

If you have received a Notice of Violation pursuant to Huntington Town Code,Article VII, Blighted Property, you may enter into a Restoration Agreement with the Town. The Town Attorney shall have the authority, on behalf of the Town, to execute such Restoration Agreement. You may call the Town Attorney’s Office at (631) 351-3042 to arrange a Restoration Agreement meeting.

FAQ’s

What is the definition of a Blighted Property?
A Blighted Property is an improved or vacant property which meets or exceeds a point value of one hundred (100) points as set forth within Huntington Town Code, Chapter 156-61, Blighted Property Designation.

What is the definition of a Restoration Agreement?
A Restoration Agreement shall mean a legal and binding agreement between the Town and a given property owner, wherein said property owner proposes to complete specific repairs and/or improvements in order to resolve conditions existing on his or her property as identified by a Code Enforcement Official in accordance with the definition of “Blighted Property.” Such repairs and/or improvements shall be outlined on an explicitly fixed timeline and as such will be offered a full exemption from the annual registration fee outlined in Chapter 156-64(D). 

Are there any requirements to qualify for a Restoration Agreement?
Yes.  Please refer to Huntington Town Code, Chapter 156-65, Restoration Agreement. 

What are the registration fees and when are they imposed?
Please refer to Huntington Town Code, Chapter 156-64 Enforcement (D). 

What if the property owner fails to comply with the Restoration Agreement?
Please refer to Huntington Town Code, Chapter 156-67, Action by Town Board for Failure to Comply or Abate Violations.