Cohoes, NY · Albany County
Vacant Building Registration Form
Property owners use this form to register a vacant building in Cohoes and provide contact, vacancy, utility, security, and property maintenance information.
What this form is
Cohoes requires property owners to register a building within 30 days of vacancy and again each year. The form asks for the property address, applicant and responsible-party contacts, vacancy details, utility status, and whether the building is secured. Include a detailed rehabilitation plan outlining needed reconstruction and its schedule, and update the city when responsible-party information changes.
Who needs it
Property owners responsible for a vacant building in Cohoes, including owners and other parties with an ownership interest, should complete this form.
How to submit it
Submit the form to the City of Cohoes Building & Planning Department, 97 Mohawk Street, Cohoes, NY 12047. The form also lists [email protected] and telephone (518) 233-2130.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the form asks for a rehabilitation plan attachment, but does not say it must be notarized or sworn.
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 Form
Enter the property, applicant, responsible-party, vacancy, utility, and building-security information.
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Gather The Rehabilitation Plan
Attach a detailed plan describing reconstruction needed to reoccupy the building and the rehabilitation schedule.
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Sign And Date
Complete the property owner and applicant signature and date lines.
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Submit To The City
Send the form to Cohoes Building & Planning at 97 Mohawk Street, Cohoes, NY 12047, or use the email listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Vacant Building Registration Form?
- No. The form has signature and date lines but no notary block. It asks for a rehabilitation plan attachment and does not say the plan must be notarized or sworn.
- Who should file this vacant building form?
- Property owners must register a vacant building within 30 days of vacancy and each year thereafter. The form also requests information about parties with an ownership interest and other responsible contacts.
- How do I submit the Vacant Building Registration Form?
- Submit it to the City of Cohoes Building & Planning Department at 97 Mohawk Street, Cohoes, NY 12047. The form also lists [email protected].
- What should I include with the registration form?
- Include a detailed rehabilitation plan that describes reconstruction needed to reoccupy the building and provides a rehabilitation schedule. The form also asks for contact and property details.