Evanston, IL · Cook County
Vacant Building Maintenance Plan
Property owners or managers use this plan to provide information about a vacant property and commit to required maintenance and security duties.
What this form is
The Property Owner or Manager submits this plan for a vacant property and agrees to carry out the listed duties while it remains vacant. The form requests the property address, owner or manager contact information, and a signature and date; it also requires commencement and completion dates for correcting outstanding violations, or a demolition schedule if the property is proposed for demolition.
Who needs it
A property owner, manager, or duly authorized representative responsible for a vacant property completes and submits this plan.
How to submit it
Submit the plan, with proof of insurance and the applicable dates or demolition schedule, to the Property Standards Division, Community Development Department, 909 Davis Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the owner or manager signs and dates the plan, with no notarized or sworn attachment mentioned.
How to submit this form
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Download The Plan
Download the Vacant Building Maintenance Plan PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the property address and owner or manager contact information, then provide the required dates or demolition schedule and sign and date the plan.
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Gather Required Attachment
Include proof of insurance with the plan.
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Submit To The City
Submit the plan and attachment to the Property Standards Division at 909 Davis Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Vacant Building Maintenance Plan?
- No. The plan has a signature and date field but no notary block. The signer signs and dates the plan; no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.
- How do I submit the Vacant Building Maintenance Plan?
- Submit it to the Property Standards Division, Community Development Department, at 909 Davis Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201. Include proof of insurance and the dates or demolition schedule required by the form.
- What information does the plan request?
- It requests the property address, owner or manager name and contact information, and a signature and date. It also calls for dates to correct outstanding violations or a demolition schedule if demolition is proposed.