IMPORTANT: Procedure for an Occupied property that becomes Vacant and requires an additional fee:
- Deregister the property using the last Occupied date as the end date.
- Start a new registration using the first day of Vacancy as the start date.
- The next renewal date will be one year from the first date of the Vacancy.
Informational: Ordinance No. 2022-08 created the following changes:
- Renewals now 12 months/Anniversary
- Fees:
- $500 occupied
- $2,000 vacant
Properties registered 6 months or more prior to the amendment have 30 days to renew the registration. Properties registered less than 6 months will renew the registration upon expiration of the current registration and register every 12 months thereafter.
The effective date of 08/01/2022 has been instituted in alignment with New Jersey Legislation Chapter 444.
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Informational: Previous ordinance 2014-14 was no fee/no renewal
Informational: Per NJ State Statute 40:48-2.12s b. (1) the creditor filing the summons and complaint in an action to foreclose that is located out-of-State is responsible for providing an in-State representative. to be responsible for the care, maintenance, security, and upkeep of the exterior of the property.