Hamtramck, MI · Wayne County
Vacant Building Registration Form
Property owners use this form to register a vacant building with the City of Hamtramck Building Department and identify a responsible party.
What this form is
This application registers a vacant property with the Building Department, and registration is due every six months. It asks for the property address, owner and responsible-party contact information, and the signature of the legal owner or responsible party; additional owner or officer information can be attached on a separate sheet.
Who needs it
Owners of vacant properties in Hamtramck use this application to provide registration and responsible-party information to the Building Department.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application with the correct registration fee to the Building Department at 3401 Evaline, Hamtramck, MI 48212. Make checks payable to City of Hamtramck.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; any additional owner or officer information goes on a separate sheet, and the signer just signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Vacant Building Registration Form PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property address, owner information, and responsible-party information if applicable.
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Gather Additional Information
Attach a separate sheet with any additional owner or officer information.
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Sign And Submit
Have the legal owner or responsible party sign and date the form, include the correct registration fee, and submit it to the Building Department.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Vacant Building Registration Form ask for?
- It requests the property address, owner contact details, and information for a responsible party if different from the owner. Additional owner or officer information may be attached separately.
- How do I submit the Vacant Building Registration Form?
- Submit the completed form with the correct registration fee to the Building Department at 3401 Evaline, Hamtramck, MI 48212. Make checks payable to City of Hamtramck.
- Do I need a notary for the Vacant Building Registration Form?
- No. The legal owner or responsible party signs and dates the application; additional owner or officer information is listed on a separate sheet, with no notarization specified.
- How often is vacant property registration due?
- The form states that registration is due every six months. It also lists registration fees by property type and a late fee.
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