Vacant Building Registration

The City of Sweet Home regulates vacant buildings in the City’s Commercial and Industrial zones to ensure public safety, habitability, and future productive use. Property owners of vacant buildings are required to:

  • Register the property with the City by providing information about the property, contact information for the property owner, as well as contact information for a local agent if the property owner lives more than 40 miles away from the property.
  • Maintain the property in generally well-kept condition.
  • Keep the building(s) locked and secured.
  • Post a notice identifying the property owner or manager and providing a phone number to report any problems with the property.
  • Inspect the building once a month.

The full ordinance can be found HERE.

If your building is vacant, please completed the following form to begin your registration. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Code Compliance Officer.

Date Property Became Vacant
or list purchase date if the building was vacant when it was acquired.
A local agent is required if owner does not reside or have a principal office within 40 miles of the building.