Park Forest, IL · Cook County
Vacant Building Registration Form
Owners use this form to register a vacant building in Park Forest, submit a Vacant Building Plan, and provide ownership, contact, and insurance information.
What this form is
The owner must register a building within 60 days after it becomes vacant and renew the registration annually on the anniversary of the first filing. The form requests building, parcel, owner, agent, and contact details; a written Vacant Building Plan with current insurance evidence must accompany it. The form also covers amended registrations, which owners must file within 15 days of a change.
Who needs it
Owners of vacant buildings in Park Forest must file this form, including owners renewing a registration or reporting changed registration information.
How to submit it
File the form with the Building Commissioner at the Department of Community Development, 350 Victory Drive, Park Forest, IL 60466. The document lists a $200 registration fee for each vacant building.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the owner or agent just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Vacant Building Registration Form PDF.
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Complete The Form
Provide the vacant building address, parcel number, owner and agent details, and select initial or amended registration.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Prepare a written Vacant Building Plan, including evidence of current and appropriate insurance.
- 4
Submit To The Village
File the form and plan with the Building Commissioner at the Department of Community Development; the listed registration fee is $200 per building.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must file the Vacant Building Registration Form?
- The owner of a vacant building must register it and renew the registration annually. The form also provides for amended registrations when information changes.
- What must accompany the registration?
- Submit a written Vacant Building Plan with evidence of current and appropriate insurance. The plan describes short-term and long-term plans for the property.
- Do I need a notary for the Vacant Building Registration Form?
- No. The document has no notary block; the owner or agent signs and dates the form.
- How do I submit the Vacant Building Registration Form?
- File it with the Building Commissioner at the Department of Community Development, 350 Victory Drive, Park Forest, IL 60466. The document lists a $200 fee for each vacant building.