Vacant Property/Building Registration Form

All vacant properties/buildings must register with the Middlefield Village Zoning Department in accordance with the Vacant Property and Buildings Ordinance – Chapter 1311 of the Middlefield Village Codified Ordinances. Please complete this form for each vacant property address. Temporary exemptions for disaster-affected properties, structures actively under construction, properties listed with a licensed Realtor in the State of Ohio, or a vacant property that is being marketed for rent may be approved upon written request. Pre-application question(s)? Send the Village a note.

You may apply and pay the fees online. Or download, complete and send your application, including all fees made payable, to

Village of Middlefield
Attn: Zoning Department
14860 N. State Avenue
Middlefield, Ohio 44062-1019

  • Section I: Address of Vacant Property/Building (Required)

  • Section II: Property Owner Information (Required)

    (No P.O. Boxes are permitted; must provide a building address.)
  • If Individual Owner or Designated Agent, please complete the following:
  • If Partnership, Corporation, Trust or Other, please complete the following: (Please use the supplemental form to list each additional partner, officer, or trustee.)
  • Section III: Designated Agent / Property Manager

    (If owner is further than 25 miles from Middlefield)
  • Section IV: Vacant Building Plan (Required)

  • Drop files here or
    Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 10.
    • Section V: Proof of Insurance (Required)

      If submitting a plan of demolition, please also provide proof of holding in escrow with the Middlefield Village the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000). If the amount to be paid into escrow cannot be paid in full, the Village will place a lien on the property for the full ten thousand dollar deposit amount. Escrow funds will be released upon completion of the work or transfer of ownership, provided that all fees have been paid in full. New owners must sign a form accepting responsibility for completing the demolition. Use additional paper to outline further details pertaining to your plan.
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      Accepted file types: jpg, pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 5.
      • Section VI: Fees (Required)

        The vacant property registration payment included with this form pertains to the current year of vacancy and is for the...
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