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title: "Property Registration: New Jersey, New York"
description: Stay informed of proposed/recently enacted property registration legislation across the country with Safeguard Properties' Registration Ordinance Tracker.
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# [Property Registration: New Jersey, New York](https://blog.safeguardproperties.com/vpr-ordinance-new-jersey-new-york-april-2021)

 Written by [David McElhone](https://blog.safeguardproperties.com/author/david-mcelhone) | Apr 2, 2021 7:38:53 PM

## Jackson Township, NJ

Jackson Township, N.J., has amended its property registration ordinance to include an increased annual fee of $500 (previously $250).

[Visit the township website](https://www.jacksontwpnj.net/)

Brookhaven, NY

The Town of Brookhaven, N.Y., is now enforcing its property registration program through a third-party service (ProChamps). Registration is required within 10 days of foreclosure filing (regardless of occupancy) and renewals will take place on a semi-annual basis ($175 fee). It is important to note that the vacant property registry will remain in-house under municipal management.

[Visit the town website](https://www.brookhavenny.gov/)

## Colonie, NY

The Town of Colonie, N.Y., has amended its vacant property registration program to reflect the following escalating fee structure:

- **1st Year of Vacancy:** $400
- **1-2 Years:** $700
- **2-3 Years:** $1,350
- **3-4 Years:** $2,250
- **4-5 Years:** $3,350
- **5-10 Years:** $3,950

[Visit the town website](https://www.colonie.org/)

[View full post](https://blog.safeguardproperties.com/vpr-ordinance-new-jersey-new-york-april-2021)

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