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Vacant Building Registration

What is required?

  1. Completion of vacant building registration application.
  2. Payment of registration fee.

To Apply:

  1. Download or print the required application packet.
  2. Online: Attach the completed packet and submit your application and pay the $50.00 application fee via our secure online portal
  3. In-person submission: Visit the Code Office at Village Hall:
    60 Lester Ave
    Johnson City, NY 13790
  4. Mail submission:

Village of Johnson City
Code Enforcement Dept
60 Lester Ave
Johnson City, NY 13790

  1. Include a check or money order for the $50.00 application fee. Any additional fees will be billed prior to issuance of the registration document.
  2. Contact the Code Office at 607-797-1021 to schedule an inspection unless a self-certification form has been submitted.

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Exceptions:

A. A building which has suffered fire damage or damage caused by extreme weather conditions shall be exempt from the registration requirement for a period of 90 days after the date of the fire or extreme weather event if the property owner submits a request for exemption in writing to the Code Enforcement Office. This request shall include the following information supplied by the owner:
(1) A description of the premises.
(2) The reason for an exemption.
(3) The names and addresses of the owner or owners. A post office box is not acceptable.
(4) A statement of intent to repair and reoccupy the building in an expedient manner, or the intent to demolish the building.

B. A single-family or two-family home which is vacant due to the health of the owner of said property shall be exempt from the registration requirement in total; but the owner or representative of the owner shall be obligated to:
(1) Comply with Article II of this chapter; and
(2) Annually update the Enforcement Officer as to the status of the property’s exemption.

C. A single-family or two-family home which is vacant due to the owner’s residency at an alternate location for 10 months or more a year; i.e., seasonal occupancy a.k.a. “snowbirds,” shall be exempt from the registration requirement in total; but the owner or representative of the owner shall be obligated to:
(1) Comply with Article II of this chapter; and
(2) Annually update the Enforcement Officer as to the status of the property’s exemption.

D. A single-family or two-family home which is vacant and has been listed for sale or lease shall be exempt from the registration requirement in total; but the owner or representative of the owner shall be obligated to:
(1) Comply with Article II of this chapter; and
(2) Annually update the Enforcement Officer as to the status of the property’s exemption.