The City of Baldwin Park Abandoned Property Ordinance requires all vacant and foreclosed properties to be registered with the city. Once registered, the city is aware of a property's vacancy and can monitor the property to prevent it from becoming a nuisance or burden (B.P.M.C. 150.250)
Detriment of Vacant Properties
Vacant properties can create negative impacts on local neighborhoods. These impacts include increased criminal activity due to a lack of security, as well as decreased aesthetics due to lack of maintenance. These negative impacts lead to decreased property values for surrounding homes. Through the Abandoned Properties Ordinance, the City helps local neighborhoods maintain their property values and attractive image by monitoring vacant properties and reducing those mentioned negative impacts.
Registration Fee $470
A complete application and the accompanying fee should be mailed to the Community Enhancement Division located at Baldwin Park City Hall: 14403 E. Pacific Ave. Baldwin Park, CA 91706.