St. Clair Shores, MI · Macomb County
Vacant or Foreclosed Property Registration Application & Policy
New owners of certain vacant or foreclosed properties use this application to register the property with the St. Clair Shores Building Department.
What this form is
The application registers a vacant or foreclosed property and is for new owners of properties that have been unoccupied for more than one year with water, electric, or gas shut off. It asks for the property address, vacancy date, and owner contact and identification details. Include a copy of the owner's driver's license and the $150 fee.
Who needs it
New owners of properties unoccupied for more than one year with water, electric, or gas shut off must contact the Building Department.
How to submit it
Bring the completed application, a copy of the owner's driver's license, and the $150 fee to the Building Department at 27600 Jefferson Circle Drive, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the vacant or foreclosed property registration application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Enter the property address, date vacated, and the owner's name, address, contact details, and driver's license number.
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Gather Required Items
Include a copy of the owner's driver's license and the $150 fee.
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Bring It to the City
Bring the application and required items to the Building Department at 27600 Jefferson Circle Drive, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should use the vacant or foreclosed property application?
- New owners of properties unoccupied for more than one year with water, electric, or gas shut off must contact the St. Clair Shores Building Department.
- What should I include with the application?
- The form lists a copy of the owner's driver's license and a $150 fee as required with the application.
- Do I need a notary for the vacant property registration application?
- No. The application calls for the owner's signature and date, and it identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the vacant property registration application?
- Bring the completed application, a copy of the owner's driver's license, and the $150 fee to the Building Department at the address printed on the form.
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