Register a property with Township of Deptford
Township of Deptford runs the registration programs below. Review what you need and what it costs, then register online.
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Property Subject to Foreclosure
$500 to $2,500 per year, depending on whether the property is vacant
Annual Late fees apply Inspection required
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Vacant Property
$500 per 6 months
Every 6 months
Registration program
Property Subject to Foreclosure
Registration Requirements
A Registrable Property is any real property that:
Is the subject of a foreclosure action;
Has a foreclosure judgment but has not yet been sold; or
Has been transferred to a mortgagee or affiliated entity via foreclosure sale or deed in lieu.
Registration
Registration is required within 10 days of initiation of the foreclosure action.
Each parcel requires a separate registration.
Registration information must be updated within 10 days of any change.
Renewals
Registrations must be renewed annually, measured from the initial foreclosure filing date.
OMT Update
OMT changes do not require a new registration but must be updated within 10 days.
Property Manager
A property manager must be designated.
A 24-hour contact telephone number is required.
Property manager must be local (within State)
Fee Exemptions
Governmental entities must register but are exempt from registration fees.
Governmental entities include HUD, VA, and USDA mortgagees or owners.
Posting Signage
Vacant properties must post signage visible from the street.
Size: See Ordinance
Sign must include:
Property manager name;
24-hour telephone number; and
Email address.
Exterior signage must be weather‑resistant.
Fees
Fees for registrations starting on or after October 8, 2026.
| Registration fee | Amount |
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| Occupied: each registration period | $500 |
| Vacant: each registration period | $2,500 |
How your fee is worked out
Occupied and vacant properties have different fees, and the fee can change with each renewal.
Based on your answer to “Is the property vacant?”
Late fees
- A late fee of 10% of the registration fee is added if the registration fee is not paid within 30 days of the start of the registration period.
- An additional 10% of the registration fee is added every 30 days after the first late fee until the registration fee is paid.
Fees are paid online by card or bank account when you submit your registration. A payment processing fee, if any, is shown before you pay.
Inspection
No inspection fee.
Inspection requirements
Inspections
An initial inspection is required to determine occupancy and code compliance.
Properties must be re-inspected every 30 days while subject to registration.
What the form asks about the inspection
- Last Inspection Date (optional)
What you’ll need
The online form asks for the following, starting with the property address.
Required
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Is the property vacant?
Yes or no
- Yes
- No
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Please provide the Investor / Insurer
Choose one
- None
- FNMA
- FHLMC
- HUD
- VA
- FHA
- Other Fed Agency
- 501(c)(3) Organization
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OMT
Company contact details
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AMS
Company contact details
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What is the Foreclosure Status?
Choose one
- Pre-foreclosure / Pre-filing
- Public NOD (NOD, LP, NOP)
- REO
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What is the Occupancy Status?
Choose one
- Owner Occupied
- Confirmed Vacant
- Evidence of Vacancy
- Tenant Occupied
- Unknown
Optional
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Foreclosure Case Number
Reference number
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PM
Company contact details
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Last Inspection Date
Date
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Internal ID
Short answer
Registration program
Vacant Property
Registration Requirements
In this jurisdiction, any owner of a vacant residential property shall register the property. Any property where all building systems are in working order, where the building and grounds are maintained in good order, or where the building is in habitable condition, and where the building is being actively marketed by its owner for sale or rental, shall not be deemed a vacant property.
Vacant Lots are not required to be registered.
Maintenance of liability insurance policy is required for at least $300,000.00 for buildings designed primarily for residential use, and not less than $1,000,000.00 for any other building, including, but not limited to, buildings designed for multi-family, manufacturing, industrial, storage or commercial uses, covering any damage to any person or any property caused by any physical condition of or in the building or property subject to the provisions of the ordinance.
Property Manager
Property manager contact information is required. Note the property manager must have 24 hour phone contact and be local in-state.
Signage
The property requires a 18 x 24 posting in front window of the form:
TO REPORT PROBLEMS WITH THIS BUILDING, CALL _____
Fees
Fees for registrations starting on or after October 8, 2026.
| Registration fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration fee | $500 |
Late fees
No late fees.
Fees are paid online by card or bank account when you submit your registration. A payment processing fee, if any, is shown before you pay.
What you’ll need
The online form asks for the following, starting with the property address.
Required
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Property Owner / Responsible Party
Contact details
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Property Manager / Local Contact
Contact details
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Most Recent Inspection Date (Regular Inspections Required)
Date
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Are utilities currently on for the property?
Yes or no
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Is liability insurance being maintained for this property?
Yes or no
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Is the property posted with any required signage?
Yes or no
Help with your registration
Hera Registry runs registration for Township of Deptford. For help with the online form, payments, or your account, contact Hera support.
vpro@heraregistry.com 321-234-5303
Questions about local rules
Registration rules and fees are set by Township of Deptford.
Information last updated September 10, 2026. FIPS code 3401517710.