How do I submit the exemption application?

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Include a completed Vacant Building Registration Form.

What exemption reasons does the application cover?

The form covers active rehabilitation by a new purchaser, a building with no code violations, and vacancy caused by a fire or natural disaster.

Is there a fee for requesting an inspection?

The application states that an inspection by the city costs $75 and that the fee must be submitted with the application.

Albany, NY · Albany County

No notary required

Vacant Building Registration Fee Exemption Application

Albany property owners use this application to request an exemption from the vacant building registration fee and submit it with a completed registration form.

What this form is

Use this application to request a vacant building registration fee exemption for a property that qualifies through active rehabilitation, maintenance with no code violations, or damage from a fire or natural disaster. Submit it with a completed Vacant Building Registration Form. The application asks for the building address, applicant contact information, and details supporting the applicable exemption; an inspection request requires a $75 fee.

Who needs it

A vacant building owner seeking a registration fee exemption based on active rehabilitation, no code violations, or damage from a fire or natural disaster should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Vacant Building Registration Fee Exemption Application PDF.
2
Complete The Applicable Section
Enter the building and applicant information, then fill out only the section for the exemption you are requesting.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
For active rehabilitation, include proof of purchase. For an active maintenance request, attach a stamped architect or engineer letter if applicable.
4
Submit The Application
Submit the application with a completed Vacant Building Registration Form to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Vacant Building Registration Fee Exemption Application?: No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the exemption application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Include a completed Vacant Building Registration Form.
What exemption reasons does the application cover?: The form covers active rehabilitation by a new purchaser, a building with no code violations, and vacancy caused by a fire or natural disaster.
Is there a fee for requesting an inspection?: The application states that an inspection by the city costs $75 and that the fee must be submitted with the application.

Need something notarized?

This Vacant Building Registration Fee Exemption Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Albany form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.