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Official property registration for Town of Kent

Registration services by Hera Registry

Putnam County, New York

Town of Kent Property Registration

by Hera

Register a property with Town of Kent

Town of Kent runs the registration programs below. Review what you need and what it costs, then register online.

Registration program

Property Subject to Foreclosure

Register for 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.

Renewal

  • 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.

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:  18 x 24 inches

  • 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.

Property Subject to Foreclosure registration fees
Registration fee Amount
Registration fee $75

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

  • Please provide the Investor / Insurer

    Choose one

    • None
    • FNMA
    • FHLMC
    • HUD
    • VA
    • FHA
    • Other Fed Agency
    • 501(c)(3) Organization

  • OMT

    Company contact details

  • AMS

    Company contact details

  • What is the Foreclosure Status?

    Choose one

    • Pre-foreclosure / Pre-filing
    • Public NOD (NOD, LP, NOP)
    • REO

  • What is the Occupancy Status?

    Choose one

    • Owner Occupied
    • Confirmed Vacant
    • Evidence of Vacancy
    • Tenant Occupied
    • Unknown

Optional

  • Foreclosure Case Number

    Reference number

  • PM

    Company contact details

  • Last Inspection Date

    Date

  • Internal ID

    Short answer

Registration program

Vacant Property

Register for Vacant Property

Registration Requirements

In this jurisdiction, any owner of Vacant Property is required to register the property. Vacant Property is considered any parcel of land that contains any building or structure that is not lawfully occupied and is vacant for more than 30 days or any cancellation of utility or service, whichever occurs first.

Vacant Lots are not required to be registered.

Property Manager

Property manager contact information is required. Note the property manager must have 24 hour phone contact.

Signage

The property requires a 18 x 24 Posting in front window of the form:

THIS PROPERTY IS MANAGED BY ____ AND IS INSPECTED ON A REGULAR BASIS. THE PROPERTY MANAGER CAN BE CONTACTED BY TELEPHONE AT _____ OR BY EMAIL AT _____

Fees

Fees for registrations starting on or after October 8, 2026.

Vacant Property registration fees
Registration fee Amount
Registration fee $75

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.

What you’ll need

The online form asks for the following, starting with the property address.

Required

  • Property Owner / Responsible Party

    Contact details

  • Property Manager / Local Contact

    Contact details

  • Most Recent Inspection Date (Regular Inspections Required)

    Date

  • Are utilities currently on for the property?

    Yes or no

  • Is liability insurance being maintained for this property?

    Yes or no

  • Is the property posted with any required signage?

    Yes or no

Help with your registration

Hera Registry runs registration for Town of Kent. 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 Town of Kent.

Information last updated September 7, 2026. FIPS code 3607939331.