Vacant Building Registration

According to Title 4 Chapter 7 – Regulations of Vacant Buildings - of the Village of Riverwoods Municipal Code, the owner of any building shall register a vacant building with the Community Services Director within seven (7) days after the occurrence of events that would cause a reasonable person to believe the building is vacant, or within seven (7) days of receiving the Notice of Determination stating that the building is vacant, whichever occurs first, and each year thereafter by filing a Vacant Building Registration Form

The following items shall be submitted with this form at the time of registration

  • An annual, non-prorated, non-refundable $250.00 Registration Fee shall be required for each vacant building. 
  • Submit proof of public liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 coverage. 
  • A Vacant Building Action Plan

Please note the following:

  • An owner shall notify the Community Services Director within fifteen (15) days of any change in registration information by filing an Amended Registration Form. 
  • The owner of a vacant building is required to renew the registration annually on the anniversary date of the first filing. The annual renewal will include a new Vacant Building Registration Form and payment of the $250.00 Annual Registration Fee.
Online Vacant Property Registration Form
Type of Registration
Registration is to be filed annually for each vacant building.
Any changes to this registration must be reported within 15 days.
Building Information
Vacant Building Address
Ownership Information
Street Address (No P.O. Box Numbers)
No P.O. Box Numbers
Additional Owner Information
Street Address (No P.O. Box Numbers)
No P.O. Box Numbers
List Any Additional Owners Here: Include names, street addresses, phone numbers and email addresses
Registered Agent
Street Address
Litigation/Bankruptcy/Foreclosure Information
Pending Litigation
Please Identify a Natural Person 21 Years of Age or Older Who Maintains a Permanent Address in Lake County, IL that will Accept Service on Behalf of the Owner
Street Address
Attachments
Please upload a Certificate of Insurance with a minimum liability of $1,000,000
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif jpg jpeg png pdf.
Please upload the Action Plan and any additional documents.
One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif jpg jpeg png pdf.
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