‘Zombie Properties’ – Abandoned Homes – can be Reported with a New Tool in Monroe County and Rochester
Industry Update
April 18, 2022
Source: wxxinews.org
If you notice any abandoned houses around Rochester and Monroe County, there’s now an online tool to report it.
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and Rochester Mayor Malik Evans announced a new website to help identify and respond to vacant and abandoned buildings known as “zombie properties.”
“Many residents tell me that vacant properties are among the most concerning issues they face in their neighborhoods,” Bello said in a statement. “Vacant and abandoned properties — so-called ‘zombie’ homes — are a dangerous blight on our community.”
According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, these dilapidated properties pose risks to the public health and welfare of neighbors, and they’re often linked to higher rates of crime.
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