Who files the Vacant Property Registration Form?

The owner files it for a building determined to be vacant and provides information about the property, owner, authorized agent, and people with a legal interest.

How do I submit the Vacant Property Registration Form?

Submit the completed form and appropriate registration fee to the Community Development Department at City Hall, 314 W. Stephenson Street, Suite 110, Freeport, IL 61032.

Do I need a notary for the Vacant Property Registration Form?

No. The owner signs and dates this form without a notary; no notarized attachment or related step is identified.

What information does the form request?

It requests the property's address and PIN, owner and agent contact details, pending litigation, and names and contact information for people with a legal interest in the premises.

Freeport, IL · Stephenson County

No notary required

Vacant Property Registration Form

Property owners use this form to register a building determined to be vacant with the City of Freeport and provide property, owner, and agent information.

What this form is

The City of Freeport requires registration when a building has been determined to be vacant. The owner is asked to provide the property's address and PIN, owner and authorized agent contact details, pending litigation, and information about people with a legal interest in the property. The form also lists initial registration and annual renewal fees, which vary by zoning and registration timing.

Who needs it

An owner of a building determined to be vacant in Freeport must complete the form and provide the required registration fee.

How to submit it

Submit the completed form and appropriate registration fee to the Community Development Department, City of Freeport, City Hall, 314 W. Stephenson Street, Suite 110, Freeport, IL 61032.

About notarization

This form is signed and dated by the owner without a notary; no notarized attachment or related step is identified.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Vacant Property Registration Form PDF.
2
Complete the Form
Enter the property, owner, authorized agent, pending litigation, and legal-interest information requested.
3
Gather the Registration Fee
Check page 2 for the fee amount applicable to the property's zoning and registration timing.
4
Submit to the City
Send the completed form and appropriate fee to the Community Development Department at the City Hall address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who files the Vacant Property Registration Form?: The owner files it for a building determined to be vacant and provides information about the property, owner, authorized agent, and people with a legal interest.
How do I submit the Vacant Property Registration Form?: Submit the completed form and appropriate registration fee to the Community Development Department at City Hall, 314 W. Stephenson Street, Suite 110, Freeport, IL 61032.
Do I need a notary for the Vacant Property Registration Form?: No. The owner signs and dates this form without a notary; no notarized attachment or related step is identified.
What information does the form request?: It requests the property's address and PIN, owner and agent contact details, pending litigation, and names and contact information for people with a legal interest in the premises.

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