City of Oakland Park Property Registration

A Registrable Property is any real property that:

• Is encumbered by a mortgage in default and is also vacant;

• Is the subject of a foreclosure action and is also vacant;

• Has a foreclosure judgment but has not yet been sold and is also vacant; or

• Has been transferred to a mortgagee or affiliated entity via foreclosure sale or deed in lieu (whether vacant or occupied).

Registration

• Registration is required within 10 days of becoming vacant while in default or foreclosure.

• Each parcel requires a separate registration.

• Registration information must be updated within 10 days of any change.

• Registrations must be renewed annually, measured from the initial foreclosure filing date.

• OMT changes do not require a new registration but must be updated within 10 days.

• A property manager must be designated.

• A 24-hour contact telephone number is required.

• Governmental entities must register but are exempt from registration fees.

• Governmental entities include HUD, VA, and USDA mortgagees or owners.

• Vacant properties must post signage visible from the street.

• Size:  No less than 8 x 10 inches

• Sign must include:

  • Property manager name;

  • 24-hour telephone number; and

  • Email address.

• Exterior signage must be weather‑resistant.