Board-up Program

	Board-up Program
	Neighborhood and Community Services Department

The Board-up Program is designed to secure any vacant structure that is open to unlawful entry as defined by Kansas City code of ordinances, Section 48-31.

Standard procedure

Any property that is inspected and is found to be open to unauthorized or unlawful entry will be processed according to the following procedure:

A notice is sent to the owner giving him 15 days to board up or secure the property in an appropriate fashion

If the condition is not corrected in 15 days, the City will have the building secured

The cost will be assessed as a lien against the property

A special tax bill will issued and considered a personal debt of the property owner, as authorized by Chapter 48 and 56 of the code of ordinances

Failure to secure an open building within the 15 days may also result in prosecution of the property owner.

Emergency procedure

An emergency board-up may be requested by the Police Department, Fire Department or by an agent of the county in which the board-up would occur. It must be determined that the structure is an immediate threat to the public's safety, health and welfare.

When an emergency board-up is deemed necessary there are two options available.

The owner can properly secure the structure to eliminate the emergency condition
-- OR --

The City will take action to board the structure.

In either case, the property owner is notified of the situation and given an opportunity to board up the property.

The cost of securing the building will be assessed as a lien against the property if the City does the work.

A special tax bill will be issued and will be considered a personal debt of the property owner, as authorized by Chapter 48 and 56 of the code of ordinances.

If you know of a structure that is open to entry, you are urged to report this condition to the Dangerous Buildings and Vacant Property Operations Division, (816) 784-4023.

For more information about the Board-up Program, contact

Susan Crider
Field supervisor
(816) 784-4026
E-mail: Susan_Crider@kcmo.org

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