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title: "Property Registration: Massachusetts, 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: Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York](https://blog.safeguardproperties.com/vpr-ordinance-new-jersey-new-york-december-2020)

 Written by [David McElhone](https://blog.safeguardproperties.com/author/david-mcelhone) | Dec 11, 2020 10:09:42 PM

## Chelsea, MA

The City of Chelsea, Mass., has amended its property registration ordinance to now cover all vacancies (previously focused on foreclosure properties). Registration will be required within 30 days of vacancy and will adhere to the following annual fee structure:

**Residential**  
- Initial Registration: $200  
- First Renewal: $500  
- Second Renewal: $1,000  
- Subsequent Renewals: $3,000

**Commercial**  
- Initial Registration: $500  
- First Renewal: $1,000  
- Second Renewal: $2,000  
- Subsequent Renewals: $3,000

[Visit the city website](https://www.chelseama.gov/)

Newark, NJ

The City of Newark, N.J., is now enforcing its property registration program through a third-party service (Pro-Champs). Following the guidelines established in its 2015 ordinance, registration is required within 30 days of vacancy.

[Visit the city website](https://www.newarknj.gov/)

## Rensselaer, NY

The City of Rensselaer, N.Y., has amended its property registration ordinance to reflect the following fee increase structure:

- Initial Registration: $1,000  
- First Renewal: $1,500  
- Subsequent Renewals: $2,500

[Visit the city website](https://rensselaerny.gov/)

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