Birmingham, MI · Oakland County
Vacant Property Registration Application
Property owners use this application to register a vacant property with Birmingham and provide information about the property and responsible parties.
What this form is
Birmingham requires a vacant property registration application for a vacant property. The form collects the property location, owner and mailing address, and contact information for the individual or legal entity responsible for care. It lists registration and inspection fees due upon submission. The city also requires safety and maintenance inspections, including a final inspection before the home is re-occupied.
Who needs it
Owners of vacant properties in Birmingham should complete the application and provide information for the person or entity responsible for the property.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The listed fees total $250 and are due upon submission.
About notarization
No notary is required; the application provides an approval signature, title, and date, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Vacant Property Registration Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the property location, owner and mailing address, and responsible party's information.
- 3
Review The Fees
The application lists $250 in total fees, due upon submission.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Vacant Property Registration Application for?
- It registers a vacant property with Birmingham and collects the property location, owner details, and information for the individual or entity responsible for care.
- Do I need a notary for the Vacant Property Registration Application?
- No. The application has an approval signature, title, and date, but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Vacant Property Registration Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. The listed fees total $250 and are due upon submission.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for the property address and identification number, owner and mailing address, and contact details for the individual or legal entity responsible for care.