Vacant Property Registration
Vacant properties in Elkins must be registered with the Code Enforcement Officer to protect public safety and support code enforcement. This page explains the requirements, fees, and how to register.
More information on the City of Elkins’ Vacant Properties Code is available here.
Please download the form below to register your property.
Vacant Building Registration Form
Fees
Owners of vacant properties are charged annual fees, as shown to the right. Please note that the fee is based on number of years vacant, regardless of changes in ownership. However, number of years vacant is counted from the date of registration.
In addition, the City, in an effort to secure and preserve the public’s safety as it relates to vacant or open buildings, adopted Ordinance 227.
| Years vacant | Fee |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | $0 |
| 1 year | $200 |
| 2 years | $400 |
| 3 years | $600 |
| 4 years | $800 |
| 5 years | $1,600 |
| More than 5 years | $1,600 + $300 for each additional year |
Note: Fee is based on number of years vacant, regardless of changes in ownership. Years vacant are counted from the date of registration.
For More Information
Property Maintenance Code Official
Jessie Kittle
401 Davis Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
304-636-1414, ext. 1432 (office)
jkittle@cityofelkinswv.gov
