Urbana, OH · Champaign County
Vacant Building Registration Form
Property owners use this application to register a vacant building with Urbana’s Department of Zoning and Compliance and provide information about the property and plans for it.
What this form is
Urbana requires an owner to register a structure that meets the vacant-building definition within 90 days of it becoming vacant or within 30 days of notification. The application requests the property address, owner and lien-holder information, and local agent details when applicable. Owners must select and attach a vacant-building plan, and may select an exemption and attach its required documentation.
Who needs it
Owners of structures meeting the vacant-building definition must register them, and owners may need to provide a local agent if they live more than 60 miles from Urbana.
How to submit it
Register the building with the Department of Zoning and Compliance at 205 South Main Street, Urbana, Ohio 43078. The form also lists [email protected] and (937) 652-4322.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the affidavit, and no attachment or related step is identified as requiring notarization.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Vacant Building Registration Form.
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Complete The Application
Enter the vacant property address and available owner, local agent, and lien-holder information.
- 3
Choose A Building Plan
Select a vacant-building plan and attach the required plan. If applicable, select an exemption and attach its required documentation.
- 4
Sign And Date
Sign and date the applicant affidavit.
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Register With The Department
Register the building with the Department of Zoning and Compliance at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must register a vacant building in Urbana?
- An owner of a structure that meets the vacant-building definition must register it with the Department of Zoning and Compliance.
- What plans and documents should I attach?
- Attach a plan for demolition, securing a vacant building, or rehabilitation. If claiming an exemption, select it and attach the documentation listed for that exemption.
- Do I need a notary for the Vacant Building Registration Form?
- No. The form has an applicant signature and date but no notary block. The applicant signs and dates the affidavit; no attachment or related step is identified as requiring notarization.
- How do I submit the Vacant Building Registration Form?
- Register the building with the Department of Zoning and Compliance at 205 South Main Street, Urbana, Ohio 43078. The form lists an email address and phone number for the department.