Who files the Vacant Building Registration Form?

Owners of vacant buildings use the form to provide property, contact, vacancy, security, utility, and building-plan information.

What plan must accompany registration?

Owners must submit a vacant building plan within 30 days of registration. The form describes options for demolition, remaining vacant, or rehabilitation.

Do I need a notary for the Vacant Building Registration Form?

No. The form is signed and dated without a notary. The demolition option calls for an owner-executed affidavit, but the form does not specify notarization.

How do I submit the Vacant Building Registration Form?

The form lists the Department of Zoning and Codes at 41 City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, and Buildinginspector@cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov. Be prepared to schedule an inspection upon filing.

Plattsburgh, NY · Clinton County

No notary required

Vacant Building Registration Form

Property owners use this form to register a vacant building, report its status, and identify a plan for demolition, continued vacancy, or rehabilitation.

What this form is

The City of Plattsburgh Department of Zoning and Codes uses this form for new, updated, or renewal registrations of vacant buildings. It asks for owner and property details, emergency contact information, vacancy dates, property security and utility status, and the proposed building plan. Owners must submit a vacant building plan within 30 days of registration, and the form says to be prepared to schedule a property inspection.

Who needs it

Owners of vacant buildings in Plattsburgh use this form to register the property and provide information about its intended plan.

How to submit it

The form lists the Department of Zoning and Codes at 41 City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, and [email protected]. It says to be prepared to schedule an inspection upon filing.

About notarization

This form is signed and dated without a notary; the demolition option also calls for an owner-executed affidavit, but the form does not specify notarization.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Vacant Building Registration Form.
2
Complete the Registration
Provide owner and property details, vacancy information, property status, and the proposed building plan.
3
Prepare the Building Plan
Submit a vacant building plan within 30 days of registration; provide the plan information required for the selected option.
4
File With the Department
Use the Department of Zoning and Codes contact information on the form and be prepared to schedule an inspection.

Frequently asked questions

Who files the Vacant Building Registration Form?: Owners of vacant buildings use the form to provide property, contact, vacancy, security, utility, and building-plan information.
What plan must accompany registration?: Owners must submit a vacant building plan within 30 days of registration. The form describes options for demolition, remaining vacant, or rehabilitation.
Do I need a notary for the Vacant Building Registration Form?: No. The form is signed and dated without a notary. The demolition option calls for an owner-executed affidavit, but the form does not specify notarization.
How do I submit the Vacant Building Registration Form?: The form lists the Department of Zoning and Codes at 41 City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, NY 12901, and [email protected]. Be prepared to schedule an inspection upon filing.

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