Canton, OH · Stark County
Non-Owner-Occupied and Vacant Residential Use Property Registration
Canton property owners use this yearly registration form to report residential properties that are vacant or not their primary residence.
What this form is
Canton requires yearly registration, beginning January 1, for residential properties in the city that are vacant or non-owner-occupied; the owner’s primary residence is excluded. The form asks for each structure and unit address, occupancy status, and owner contact details, plus manager information when applicable. Owners submit the completed registration with payment to the Building Department.
Who needs it
Owners of vacant or non-owner-occupied residential properties in Canton must register each property yearly, except for their primary residence.
How to submit it
Return the form with payment by check or money order to the City of Canton Building Department, P.O. Box 72299, Cleveland, Ohio 44192-0002; remit payment to the PO Box.
About notarization
This registration is signed without a notary; it lists no sworn attachment, so the owner signs and dates the registration and returns it with payment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Registration
Download the Canton Non-Owner-Occupied and Vacant Residential Use Property Registration form.
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Complete The Form
List each structure and unit address, mark whether each property is vacant or non-owner-occupied, and provide owner contact details.
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Prepare Payment
Include payment by check or money order; the form says to submit one check or money order per form and no cash.
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Mail To The Building Department
Return the form and payment to the City of Canton Building Department, P.O. Box 72299, Cleveland, Ohio 44192-0002.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must file the Canton property registration?
- Owners must register residential properties in Canton that are vacant or non-owner-occupied. The owner’s primary residence is excluded.
- When is the registration due?
- The form says registration is due yearly beginning January 1. It also states that registration is required within 30 days of obtaining ownership or a change to vacant status.
- Do I need a notary for the Canton property registration?
- No. This registration is signed without a notary, and the form lists no sworn attachment; the owner signs and dates the registration and returns it with payment.
- How do I submit the Canton property registration?
- Return the completed form with a check or money order to the City of Canton Building Department, P.O. Box 72299, Cleveland, Ohio 44192-0002. The form says to remit payment to the PO Box.
Need something notarized?
This Non-Owner-Occupied and Vacant Residential Use Property Registration doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Canton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.