Deferrals

If your property has been ordered demolished (ODM) by City Council you must apply for a deferral in order to have it removed. To apply complete a deferral application and submit the deferral application & associated documents to [email protected].

How to make a Payment

Step 1. Email [email protected] to request an invoice number and Record ID

Step 2. In the subject line enter the Property Address

Step 3. You will receive a response within one (1) business day

Step 4. Go to the BSEED Online Payment page & pay the associated fee

Step 5. Email complete application & associated documents to [email protected] 

How to apply for Residential Property Deferral

Step 1. Pay special inspection fee of $134.00 prior to submitting an application

Step 2. Complete the Residential properties deferral application

Step 3. Submit along with the application:
o    Copy of Proof of ownership (must have registered deed)
o    Copy of Identification (State ID, Driver's License, or Passport)
o    Copy of Property Tax Clearance (details below)
o    Copy of Pre-sale inspection receipt ($295.00 or $355.00)
o    Copy of approved DAH Blight Clearance

• Email completed form to [email protected]
• Once approved, it should be included with deferral application

o    Copy of VPO Application (as needed)

Residential property owner(s) are allowed 180 days for complete compliance from the date City Council approves deferral. 

Step 4. Must schedule and pass pre-sale inspection and obtain Certificate of Compliance within the 180-day time frame.

How to apply for Commercial Property Deferral

Step 1. Pay special inspection fee of $134.00 & a progress inspection fee of $134.00 (totaling $268.00) prior to submitting an application.

Step 2. Complete the Commercial properties deferral application

Step 3. Submit along with application:
o    Copy of Proof of ownership (must have registered deed)
o    Copy of Identification (State ID, Driver's License, or Passport)
o    Copy of Property Tax Clearance (details below)
o    Copy of approved DAH Blight Clearance

• Email completed form to [email protected]
• Once approved, it should be included with deferral application

o    Copy of VPO Application (as needed)

Step 4. Commercial property owner(s) must provide progress update at 45 days; 90 days; 135 days and meet conditions of the deferral. Provide proof of Certificate of Compliance at 180 days from date City Council approves deferral.

Submit the deferral application & associated documents to [email protected]

What Happens Next

Upon submitting the completed deferral application, 

Step 1. A supervisor will review and approve or deny your application. 

Step 2. If approved an inspection of the property will be scheduled.

• The owner must remedy the dangerous situation by securing the structure against trespassing/elements, abate the attractive nuisance, blight, trash, graffiti, structurally unsound or unstable property before the scheduled inspection.
• Any openings to trespass and/or elements MUST be barricaded have paint coating uniform to the building.

Full Online Deferral Process can be seen here.

How to get Tax Clearance

Step 1. Applicant must complete the "Applicant" portion of the Clearance Application.

Step 2. The applicant must also attach to the application a copy of:

• Receipt of paid BSEED inspection
• Registered deed
• Photocopy of Driver's license

Step 3. Return to: [email protected] 

How to obtain a Commercial Certificate of Compliance

How to obtain Rental Certificate of Compliance

How to request release of Lis Pendens