El Centro, CA · Imperial County
Vacant Property Registration
Property owners use this form to register vacant property with El Centro, provide contact details, and report a maintenance or rehabilitation plan.
What this form is
El Centro requires owners to register vacant property within 30 days of it becoming vacant and renew annually by January 1. The form requests the property address, parcel number, maintenance or rehabilitation plan, and owner and designated contact information. It also includes an acknowledgement of responsibility and options for new registration, changes, or annual renewal.
Who needs it
Owners of vacant property in El Centro use this form to register, renew, or update property and contact information.
How to submit it
Email the form to [email protected] or mail it to City of El Centro Code Enforcement - Vacant Property Registration, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243. The form lists no fee for new registrations or changes and a $50 annual renewal fee.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Vacant Property Registration PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the property address, parcel number, maintenance or rehabilitation plan, and owner and contact information.
- 3
Review And Sign
Review the acknowledgement of responsibility, then sign and date the form.
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Submit To The City
Email the form to [email protected] or mail it to the Code Enforcement address printed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who files the Vacant Property Registration?
- Owners of vacant property file the form to register, renew, or update property details and contact information with El Centro.
- How do I submit the Vacant Property Registration?
- Email the completed form to [email protected] or mail it to City of El Centro Code Enforcement - Vacant Property Registration, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243.
- Do I need a notary for the Vacant Property Registration?
- No. This form is signed and dated without a notary, and it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step.
- Is there a fee to register vacant property?
- The form lists no fee for a new registration or change of information. It lists a $50 fee for annual renewal.
Need something notarized?
This Vacant Property Registration doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another El Centro form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.