Are there any exemptions from the Vacant Building Registration requirements?
A. Yes, there are a few exceptions to the requirements to register the vacant building. The following properties are exempt from the Vacant Building Registration requirements: • A single family home or owner occupied 2-family dwelling residential property that has been used as a residence by the owner for a period of at least 3 months within the previous 9 months and the owner intends to resume residing at the property. • Properties undergoing an active renovation and all required permits have been obtained. • Residential condominium and rental units in buildings whose vacant rate does not exceed 95%. • Abandoned residential property pending foreclosure while subject to Chapter 200-22.5 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances. • Properties that are vacant as a result of a natural disaster and covered by emergency response requirements issued by the commissioner of DNS. • Properties that are part of an estate that is in probate and are not subject to bankruptcy provided the personal represe
