Blue Island, IL · Cook County
Vacant Property Registration
Property owners or their authorized agents use this application to register a vacant building with Blue Island’s Building & Zoning Department.
What this form is
Blue Island requires owners to register vacant buildings, provide property and contact information, and submit proof of liability insurance and a written vacant building plan. The form also requests foreclosure details when applicable and includes a certification and signature. Registration must be renewed twice annually while the building remains vacant, and an amended registration is required within 15 days of changes to the information.
Who needs it
Owners of vacant buildings in Blue Island, or their authorized agents, must complete this registration and provide the required attachments.
How to submit it
Complete and sign the form, then deliver or mail it with the required attachments and payment to the City of Blue Island, Attention: Building & Zoning Department, 13051 Greenwood Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406.
About notarization
This registration is signed without a notary; the required insurance proof and vacant building plan are attachments, with no notarization stated.
How to submit this form
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Download the Form
Download the Vacant Property Registration PDF.
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Complete and Sign
Fill in the property, owner, foreclosure, and 24-hour contact information, then sign the certification.
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Gather Attachments
Include proof of liability insurance and a written vacant building plan.
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Submit to the City
Deliver or mail the form, attachments, and payment to the Building & Zoning Department at the address provided.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Vacant Property Registration?
- No. The registration is signed without a notary. The required insurance proof and vacant building plan are attachments; the document does not state that they must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Vacant Property Registration?
- Deliver or mail the signed form, required attachments, and payment to the City of Blue Island, Attention: Building & Zoning Department, 13051 Greenwood Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406.
- What attachments are required?
- The form lists proof of liability insurance and a written vacant building plan as required registration attachments.
- When must vacant property registration be renewed?
- The form states that registration must be renewed twice annually, by April 1 and October 1, for as long as the building remains vacant.
Need something notarized?
This Vacant Property Registration doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.