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title: "Property Registration: Illinois, Pennsylvania"
description: Stay informed of proposed/recently enacted property registration legislation across the country with Safeguard Properties' Registration Ordinance Tracker.
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# Illinois, Pennsylvania
March 11, 2021
## Countryside, IL
The City of Countryside, Ill., is now enforcing its property registration program in-house (previously managed by third-party service provider ProChamps). It is important to note that while established fees and requirements will remain unchanged, a new registration form will be utilized.
[Visit the city website](https://www.countryside-il.org/)
Altoona, PA
The City of Altoona, Pa., has amended its vacant property registration ordinance to focus on three categories of buildings that would allow it to identify and take action on:
- Neglected
- Derelict
- Unsafe
According to the City, the language of the existing ordinance will be replaced entirely to accommodate the new categories.
[View media coverage](https://www.wearecentralpa.com/news/local-news/city-council-approves-registration-of-vacant-buildings/)
[Visit the city website](http://www.altoonapa.gov/Pages/Our-Government.aspx)
## Marcus Hook, PA
Marcus Hook Borough, Pa., has amended its property registration ordinance to reflect an increased fee of $300 (previously $200). In addition, renewals will now take place on a semi-annual basis.
[Visit the borough website](https://marcushookboro.org/)
### Related posts
[Cass City, MI Enacts Property Registration Ordinance](https://blog.safeguardproperties.com/property-registration-mi-il-al)
Cass City, MI The village of Cass City, Mich. has enacted a property registration requirement within 30 days of vacancy. The program will require annual registration accompanied by a fee of $25.00.
[Read More](https://blog.safeguardproperties.com/property-registration-mi-il-al)
[Durand, MI Enacts Property Registration Ordinance](https://blog.safeguardproperties.com/property-registration-mi-ca-pa-mn)
Durand, MI The city of Durand, Mich. has enacted a property registration requirement within 15 days of foreclosure filing or vacancy. The program will require annual registration accompanied by a fee…
[Read More](https://blog.safeguardproperties.com/property-registration-mi-ca-pa-mn)
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