Foreclosure Registry
In an effort to curtail the growing problem of abandoned and neglected properties in the City of Fountain Valley, the City Council has enacted an Ordinance 1468 that requires lenders to register these properties with the City of Fountain Valley. The intent of Ordinance 1468 is to maintain a listing of these properties for periodic inspection to ensure compliance with the City of Fountain Valley’s Property Maintenance Code.
Properties which have been abandoned and are allowed to become overgrown, and where structures are left open and unsecured, not only have a negative impact on community value, but also create conditions that invite criminal activity and foster an environment that is unsafe and unhealthy for the children of our community. It is for these reasons that it is critical to the welfare of Fountain Valley that abandoned properties be maintained so as not to create these nuisance conditions.
Ordinance 1468 applies only to properties in the City of Fountain Valley, and only pertains to properties that are abandoned or vacant, or are in some stage of foreclosure. If a property meets these conditions, it is the responsibility of the lending institution to register the property and comply with all requirements of Ordinance 1468.
CLICK HERE for Ordinance 1468 which establishes vacant building security and maintenance standards and
requires registration of property in foreclosure as a mechanism to protect
neighborhoods from becoming blighted.
CLICK HERE to access the Registration Form for Foreclosure Property.
CLICK HERE for Frequently Asked Questions regarding Foreclosure Property Registration Process
CLICK HERE to see Resolution 9340 which adopts Boarding Standards for Vacant Property.
CLICK HERE to see Resolution 9341 which establishes fees related to security, maintenance and registration for properties in foreclosure.
If you have questions regarding the Foreclosure Registry Program, pr process, or are no longer a Beneficiary to a property that meets the above conditions, please contact the Code Enforcement Department at (714) 593-4510.