Code enforcement staffing and complaint volume
Town of Riverhead
Summary
Code Enforcement got 645 complaints in 2025 but has only five officers and says it needs twelve. The board wants to hire more and make 2026 a crackdown year on overcrowded housing, betting rental permit revenue pays for it.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Apr 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
The department generated $407,225 in 2025 — nearly double the prior year — which the board says could fund new officers.
Residents living near blighted or overcrowded properties who want faster enforcement.
Property owners cited for violations may face higher fines under proposed increases.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Town Board Work Session - Apr 23, 2026
Code enforcement handled 139 complaints and 139 tickets in two months, and the town is hiring two part-time officers to keep up. Residents in Polish Town and nearby streets have complained about garbage, excessive cars, and parking on lawns.
Town Board Work Session - Jan 22, 2026
Code Enforcement got 645 complaints in 2025 but has only five officers and says it needs twelve. The board wants to hire more and make 2026 a crackdown year on overcrowded housing, betting rental permit revenue pays for it.
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