Who must file the Annual Vacant Property Registration?

The owner or owners of each vacant building or property subject to foreclosure must file a registration statement with Zanesville’s Division of Building and Code Enforcement.

What information does the registration form request?

It requests owner, mortgage holder, and required local agent or property manager contact details, plus information about the property’s condition, security, and plans.

How do I submit the Annual Vacant Property Registration?

Mail the completed form and the $150 registration fee, payable to The City of Zanesville, to 401 Market Street, Room 227, Zanesville, Ohio 43701.

Do I need a notary for the Annual Vacant Property Registration?

No. The owner signs, prints their name, and dates this form; it has no notary block or stated notarized attachment.

Zanesville, OH · Muskingum County

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Annual Vacant Property Registration

Owners use this form to register each vacant building or property subject to foreclosure with Zanesville’s Division of Building and Code Enforcement.

What this form is

Zanesville requires the owner of each vacant building or property subject to foreclosure to file a registration statement with the Division of Building and Code Enforcement. The form requests owner, mortgage holder, and required local agent or property manager details, along with property condition and plans. Registration must be renewed annually, and the form states a $150 fee is due.

Who needs it

Owners of vacant buildings or properties subject to foreclosure must file a separate registration statement for each building.

How to submit it

Mail the completed form with the $150 registration fee, payable to The City of Zanesville, to City of Zanesville, 401 Market Street, Room 227, Zanesville, Ohio 43701.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the owner signs, prints their name, and dates the form.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Annual Vacant Property Registration form.
2
Complete the Registration
Fill in owner and property details, mortgage holder information, and the required local agent or property manager details.
3
Prepare the Fee
Include the $150 registration fee, payable to The City of Zanesville.
4
Sign and Mail
Sign and date the form, then mail it with the fee to the City of Zanesville at the address listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who must file the Annual Vacant Property Registration?: The owner or owners of each vacant building or property subject to foreclosure must file a registration statement with Zanesville’s Division of Building and Code Enforcement.
What information does the registration form request?: It requests owner, mortgage holder, and required local agent or property manager contact details, plus information about the property’s condition, security, and plans.
How do I submit the Annual Vacant Property Registration?: Mail the completed form and the $150 registration fee, payable to The City of Zanesville, to 401 Market Street, Room 227, Zanesville, Ohio 43701.
Do I need a notary for the Annual Vacant Property Registration?: No. The owner signs, prints their name, and dates this form; it has no notary block or stated notarized attachment.

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