Olean, NY · Cattaraugus County
Vacant Building Registration Form
Property owners use this form to register a vacant building with the City of Olean Code Enforcement Office and provide property, ownership, and building-plan information.
What this form is
The form registers a building defined as vacant and collects its address, description, owner details, lien holders, and, when applicable, information about an owner’s agent or business entity. The owner must register within 30 days after the building is defined as vacant and notify the Code Enforcement Office of changes within 60 days. It also asks for a vacant building plan covering demolition or rehabilitation and securement.
Who needs it
Owners of buildings defined as vacant in Olean use this form to register the property and provide the required ownership and vacant building plan information.
How to submit it
Submit the form to the City of Olean Code Enforcement Office at 101 E. State St., Olean, NY 14760, or email it to [email protected].
About notarization
This document does not require a notary; the property owner signs it and acknowledges receiving the three-page Directions for Vacant Building Plan.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Vacant Building Registration Form.
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Complete The Form
Enter the building, owner, and lien holder details, and complete any sections that apply to the property owner.
- 3
Prepare The Building Plan
Provide a vacant building plan for demolition or rehabilitation and securement.
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Submit To Code Enforcement
Send the completed form to the Code Enforcement Office by mail or email using the contact details on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Vacant Building Registration Form do?
- It registers a building defined as vacant with Olean’s Code Enforcement Office and collects building, ownership, lien holder, agent, and plan information.
- Who needs to complete this form?
- The owner of a building defined as vacant in Olean must complete and submit the registration form.
- Do I need a notary for the Vacant Building Registration Form?
- No. The owner signs the form without a notary and acknowledges receiving the three-page Directions for Vacant Building Plan.
- How do I submit the Vacant Building Registration Form?
- Submit it to the Code Enforcement Office at 101 E. State St., Olean, NY 14760, or email it to [email protected].