Vacant Buildings and Registration Programs (4 Hours ICC CEU's)

Vacant buildings can create significant challenges for neighborhoods and local governments. They often attract crime, vandalism, illegal dumping, and other unsafe activities, while also lowering surrounding property values and straining community resources. For municipalities, balancing public safety concerns with property rights can be difficult without strong, well-designed policies in place.

This class will explore the best practices for implementing and managing vacant building registration programs. Participants will learn how these programs work, why they are necessary, and the benefits they bring in stabilizing neighborhoods. Topics will include ordinance creation, fee structures, compliance strategies, data tracking, and effective enforcement methods.

In addition, the session will highlight common challenges—such as absentee owners, foreclosures, and abandoned properties—and provide practical solutions used successfully in communities across the country. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how vacant building programs protect health, safety, and welfare, while encouraging reinvestment and revitalization in local neighborhoods.

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