--- title: Illinois, New Jersey, Ohio description: Stay informed of proposed and recently enacted property registration legislation across the country with Safeguard Properties' Registration Ordinance Tracker. image: https://blog.safeguardproperties.com/hubfs/Property%20Registration.png --- [![Safeguard Properties](https://blog.safeguardproperties.com/hubfs/Safeguard_Properties_December2018%20Theme/Images/cropped-Safeguard-Properties-white.png)](https://safeguardproperties.com/) - [Property Inspections](https://safeguardproperties.com/property-inspections/) - [Insurance Policy Inspections](https://safeguardproperties.com/insurance-policy-inspections/) - [Property Data Collection](https://safeguardproperties.com/property-data-collection/) - [Insurance Loss Inspections](https://safeguardproperties.com/insurance-loss-inspections/) - [Property Preservation](https://safeguardproperties.com/property-preservation/) - [FHA Conveyance](https://safeguardproperties.com/fha-conveyance/) - [Real Estate Owned (REO)](https://safeguardproperties.com/real-estate-owned-reo/) - [Resources](https://safeguardproperties.com/resources) - [Property Inspections](https://safeguardproperties.com/property-inspections/) - [Insurance Policy Inspections](https://safeguardproperties.com/insurance-policy-inspections/) - [Property Data Collection](https://safeguardproperties.com/property-data-collection/) - [Insurance Loss Inspections](https://safeguardproperties.com/insurance-loss-inspections/) - [Property Preservation](https://safeguardproperties.com/property-preservation/) - [FHA Conveyance](https://safeguardproperties.com/fha-conveyance/) - [Real Estate Owned (REO)](https://safeguardproperties.com/real-estate-owned-reo/) - [Resources](https://safeguardproperties.com/resources) # Property Registration Ordinance Tracking Safeguard is committed to keeping you updated on activity across the country. ![Safeguard Properties](https://blog.safeguardproperties.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Safeguard_Properties_December2018%20Theme/Images/Asset-1.png?width=82&height=42&name=Asset-1.png) [<- Return To Proposed Ordinance Tracking](https://blog.safeguardproperties.com) ![](https://blog.safeguardproperties.com/hubfs/Property%20Registration.png) # Illinois, New Jersey, Ohio February 01, 2019 ## VPR Ordinance Enacted in Chicago Ridge The Village of Chicago Ridge, Ill., has enacted vacant property registration requirements. The ordinance requires registration for vacant and occupied properties containing a defaulted mortgage or filed public notice of foreclosure on a semi-annual basis. To visit the village website, please **[click here](https://www.chicagoridge.org/).** ******VPR Ordinance Enacted in Steger The Village of Steger, Ill., enacted vacant property registration requirements on November 5, 2018. The ordinance requires registration within 10 days of default inspection regardless of occupancy status. To visit the village website, please [**click here**](http://villageofsteger.org/). VPR Ordinance Amended in Jersey City Jersey City, N.J., has approved additional vacant property registration requirements. In addition to being registered within 60 days of vacancy, properties are now required to be registered within 30 days of foreclosure filing. Also, if a property falls under both designations, it must be registered under both requirements. To visit the city website, please **[click here](https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/)**. **VPR Ordinance to be Enforced in Girard** The City of Girard, Ohio, is taking steps to enforce a previously enacted vacant property registration ordinance. The ordinance will be enforced shortly after forms begin to be submitted by property owners. Failure to file a registration will carry a $50 daily administrative fine with a maximum penalty of $1,000. To view media coverage, please [**click here**](http://www.tribtoday.com/news/local-news/2019/01/girard-enforces-vacant-property-registration-rule/). ### 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. 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