Wonderful report by Greater Ohio Policy Center titled “Misconceptions About Vacant Property Registries”.

Specifically, the report discusses;

• What is a VPRO (Vacant Property Registration Ordinances)?
• VPRO three main objectives
• Benefits of a VPRO
  • Self sustaining program
  • Increased safety for first responders
  • Protects property owners who maintain their properties
• Common misconceptions about VPROs
  • a registry is financially onerous
  • VPROs discourage firms from investing and lending.
  • VPROs trample private property rights
• Non-compliance
• Flexibility to structure to a community’s needs
• Various good practices

Misconceptions About Vacant Property Registries