Registration.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 14X-12-1205.3
in effect14X-12-1205.3 Registration.
The mortgagee of a structure that is vacant must register the structure with the building official as provided in Sections 14X-12-1205.3.1 through 14X-12-1205.3.7.
Exceptions:
1. The structure is registered by the owner pursuant to Section 14X-12-1204.
2. The structure is registered by another mortgagee pursuant to Section 14X-12-1205.3.
3. Construction operations were ongoing at the premises within the prior 6 months.
4. The premises has active gas, electrical, and water service.
5. The premises is the subject of a pending probate action, action to quiet title, or similar ownership dispute.
6. Bona fide rental or sale signs are posted at the premises.
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2676528Fetched: 10/24/2026
