In 2012 In order to help city leaders engage in foreclosure prevention efforts, NLC’s Center for Research and Innovation created “Managing Foreclosures and Vacant Properties, a Municipal Action Guide” that includes strategies for preventing vacancy, managing vacant property, rehabilitation, and re-use of vacant lots after demolition.

Listed in the category “Preventing Vacant Property Deterioration” is first and foremost “vacant property registration”

To view the guide, please click here