Brunswick, NY · Rensselaer County
Vacant Building Registration Form
Owners use this form to register a vacant building in the Town of Brunswick and provide property, contact, fire protection, and hazardous material information.
What this form is
The form registers a vacant building under the Town of Brunswick’s Local Law No. 1 of 2019. It asks for owner and property details, information about fire protection and hazardous materials, and the names and contact details of agents or people responsible for maintaining the property. The form lists a $250 initial registration fee and additional annual fees based on building size and length of vacancy.
Who needs it
Owners of vacant buildings in the Town of Brunswick use this form, and some owners must designate an agent in Rensselaer County.
How to submit it
The form identifies the Building Department at 336 Town Office Road, Troy, New York 12180. It lists a $250 initial fee and says checks should be payable to the Town of Brunswick.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer certifies the information and signs and dates the form.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Vacant Building Registration Form PDF.
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Complete The Form
Provide owner and property information, contact details, fire protection and hazardous material information, and the required signature.
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Prepare The Fee
The form lists a $250 initial registration fee and says checks should be payable to the Town of Brunswick.
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Submit To The Building Department
The form identifies the Building Department at 336 Town Office Road, Troy, New York 12180.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Vacant Building Registration Form?
- No. The form has a certification and signature line, but no notary block; the signer certifies the statements and signs and dates the form.
- How do I submit the Vacant Building Registration Form?
- The form identifies the Building Department at 336 Town Office Road, Troy, New York 12180. It lists a $250 initial fee payable by check to the Town of Brunswick.
- What information does the registration form request?
- It requests owner and property details, contact information for an agent or property manager when applicable, and information about fire protection systems and hazardous materials.
- What fees does the form list?
- The form lists a $250 initial registration fee. It also describes annual fees based on building square footage and length of vacancy.
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