Bangor sues 2 property owners for allegedly failing to register vacant houses

Bangor sues 2 property owners for allegedly failing to register vacant houses

The city of Bangor is suing two people, alleging they have failed to register their vacant houses. Bangor doubled the permit fee for its vacant buildings ordinance in 2023 in an effort to reduce the number of unused buildings, while the city continues to deal with a housing crisis. The lawsuits allege the owners of two different properties have failed to register their vacant houses. One lawsuit was filed July 31 against Patricia Jordan Thomas, …