Bill Would Create Database of Blighted Homes - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA

Bill Would Create Database of Blighted Homes - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA

State house lawmakers have passed a bill that would allow for a database of blighted properties to be created so municipalities can fine the owners. The bill passed through the state house with bipartisan support by a vote of 125 to 78. The database will be run by the DCED and it will allow municipalities and state agencies to avoid allowing owners of blighted properties to continue the practice across the state. The hopes of the bill will be to…

Blighted Property Database Would Let Pa. Municipalities Track Owners

One Community Update May 28, 2025 Source: www.wvia.org A local legislator wants the state to help keep tabs on the owners of blighted properties — and to levy fines against them. Monroeville Democratic state Rep. Brandon Markosek, who chairs the House committee on Housing and Community Development, has put forth a bill that would create a blight database managed by the state. Municipalities wouldn’t be required to participate, but could opt in. …