RENTAL DWELLING REGISTRATION - For Non-Owner-Occupied Residential Dwellings (Nine Months or Less) - City of Newport, Rhode Island 2026

Sep 19, 2026

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Rental Dwelling Registration form for non-owner-occupied residential dwellings in the City of Newport, Rhode Island, covering rental duration of nine (9) months or less but not less than 30 days, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The form instructs printing or typing clearly, listing rental property details, number of units, monthly occupancy checks for up to three units, and owner and property manager/agent contact information. It requires certification of accuracy, signature and date, posts the lease and registration inside the primary access door for inspections, and notes annual renewal plus potential fines. Registration fee and inspection fee details and payment/seal section are included.

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Key Instructions

Posting and Renewal Requirements

Property and Unit Information

Rental Property Details

Monthly Rental Checks

Owner and Agent Information

Property Owner Contact

Property Manager or Rental Agent

Certification and Compliance

Authorized Signature and Date

Posting for Inspections

Fees and Payment

Registration Fee and Inspection Fee

Lease Copy Filing Requirement

City of Newport, Rhode Island RENTAL DWELLING REGISTRATION For Non-Owner-Occupied Residential Dwellings Rental Duration of Nine (9) Months or Less but not less than 30 days January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 TO BE POSTED INSIDE PRIMARY ACCESS DOOR OF DWELLING WITH ACTIVE LEASE This registration is for a one-year period and shall be renewed annually in January. Failure to do so may result in a fine of up to $1,000 per day for each day the rental dwelling is not registered. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE CLEARLY Address of Rental Property: No. of Rental Units: Plat No. Lot No. Unit \#1 ( Check each month rented): Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July August September October November December Unit \#2 (Check each month rented): Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July August September October November December Unit \#3 (Check each month rented):- Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July August September October November December *(Attach additional sheet if needed) Property Owner: Email: Address: Telephone Number(s) DAY: NIGHT: PROPERTY MANAGER OR RENTAL AGENT (Required if Owner is not a resident of Rhode Island, per Section 34-18-22.3 of the Rhode Island General Laws): Agent Name: Name of Agency: Address: Telephone Number(s) DAY: NIGHT: I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above information is true and correct. I understand that any false statements made herein are subject to penalties under law. I further understand that, in accordance with Section 15.16.090 of the Codified Ordinances ofthe City of Newport, THE LEASE (WITH NAMES OF ALL ACTIVE TENANTS) AND THIS REGISTRATION FORM ARE TO BE POSTED INSIDE THE PRIMARY ACCESS DOOR OF THE DWELLING UNIT for inspection by police, zoning, building or minimum housing officials ofthe City of Newport. The Notice contains ordinances ofthe City of Newport with regard to Noise, Leashing of Dogs, Trash Disposal, Sticker Parking, Dwelling Occupancy Limits, Snow Removal and any other pertinent ordinance or law that the City Council may deem appropriate from time to time. Authorized Signature Title Date Registration Fee: $75.00 Per Short-term Rental Unit PLUS Inspection Fee: $100.00 Per Short-term Rental Unit *A COPY OF THE LEASE MUST ALSO BE FILED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION* Fee Paid: $ (Seal) City Clerk NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND RENTAL AGENTS CITY OF NEWPORT HOUSING INSPECTIONS PROGRAM The City of Newport began a proactive housing inspection program during the spring and summer of 2004. The Rental Registration requirement (Chapter 15.16 of the Codified Ordinances ofthe City of Newport) requires that all dwelling units leased for periods of nine (9) months or less but for more than 30 days, to be registered with the City Clerk’s Office. The City will use the provisions of Chapter 15.12 (City of Newport Housing Code) to complete inspections for housing compliance. The Building Official, or his authorized representative, will be completing such inspections to ensure that minimum housing code compliance is met within these dwelling units. Advance notice and scheduling will be provided to each property owner/agent to allow ample opportunity for access to each dwelling unit.

FAQs

Who must complete this Rental Dwelling Registration form in the City of Newport?

Owners and/or authorized rental agents complete it for non-owner-occupied residential dwellings leased for nine (9) months or less but not less than 30 days, during the stated 2026 rental period.

Where and how must the registration and lease be posted?

The lease (with names of all active tenants) and this registration form must be posted inside the primary access door of the dwelling unit for inspection by City officials.

What happens if the rental dwelling is not registered or the registration is not renewed annually?

Failure to renew annually in January may result in a fine of up to $1,000 per day for each day the rental dwelling is not registered.

Sep 19, 2026

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