Vacant Building Registry

The City of Port Colborne's Vacant Building Registry By-law requires property owners to register vacant buildings each year. Every owner of a vacant building must register it within 30 days of the date the building becomes vacant. 

Owners are also required to renew their registration on or before the one-year anniversary date of the date a vacant building is registered. 

Property Owner Responsibilities:

  • Register the Vacant Building within 30 days of the date the building becomes vacant.
  • Comply with all applicable legislation, regulations and by-laws, including: 
  • Monitor the building condition once every two weeks (or more frequently if required).
  • If necessary, provide report from a qualified individual to the condition of the building as may be required.

Owners are required to complete an inspection report as detailed further in the by-law. If you require further assistance please contact By-law Services at 905-228-8080. 

Vacant Building - New Registration

Register your vacant building online and submit the required fee. Please note an application is not complete and will not be reviewed by staff until the required fee has been submitted.

Register Your Vacant Building

Fees for vacant buildings are outlined on our User Fees & Charges page, under By-law Enforcement.

If you are unsure of your zoning and amount required for registration, please contact Customer Service at 905-835-2900 for further assistance.

Administrative Penalties - Vacant Building Registry By-law

 

If an Owner fails to comply with the requirements of the by-law, an Officer may issued a penalty notice under the City's Non-Parking AMPS By-law as follows: 

Designated ProvisionShort Form WordingAdministrative Penalty Tier 1Administrative Penalty Tier 2Administrative Penalty Tier 3
Section 8.1Fail to register vacant building$750$1500$3000
Section 8.3Fail to conduct and provide required inspections$750$1500$3000