Who uses the Vacant Property Registry Form?

Owners use it to register vacant residential or commercial property and provide property, owner, utility, and maintenance information.

What fee does the form list?

It lists $100 per year per structure for residential and commercial property. It notes that public housing units and certain federally inspected properties must register but are not charged.

How do I submit the Vacant Property Registry Form?

Submit it to the Department of Public Service named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Martins Ferry, OH · Belmont County

No notary required

Vacant Property Registry Form

Property owners use this form to register a vacant residential or commercial property with Martins Ferry and provide property and owner information.

What this form is

The form registers vacant property and asks for the street address, parcel tax identification number, property type, owner contact details, utility status, and information about maintenance and foreclosure proceedings. It lists an annual fee of $100 per structure for residential and commercial property, while noting that public housing units and certain federally inspected properties must register but are not charged.

Who needs it

Owners of vacant residential or commercial property, including qualifying public housing owners, use this form to register the property.

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 registry form does not require a notary; it refers to a transferee signing an affidavit about code violations but gives no notary instructions.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Vacant Property Registry Form.
2
Complete Property Details
Enter the property address, parcel tax identification number, property type, owner information, and requested property-status details.
3
Review Fee Information
Check the listed annual fee and the note about public housing and certain federally inspected properties.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the form to the Department of Public Service; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Vacant Property Registry Form?: Owners use it to register vacant residential or commercial property and provide property, owner, utility, and maintenance information.
What fee does the form list?: It lists $100 per year per structure for residential and commercial property. It notes that public housing units and certain federally inspected properties must register but are not charged.
Do I need a notary for the Vacant Property Registry Form?: No. The form does not require a notary. It refers to a transferee signing an affidavit about code violations but gives no notary instructions.
How do I submit the Vacant Property Registry Form?: Submit it to the Department of Public Service named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

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