HB 4037 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

City of Greenwood; authorize to establish a Vacant and Abandoned Structures Registration Program.

HB 4037 authorizes the City of Greenwood, Mississippi, to create a program requiring property owners to register vacant and abandoned residential and commercial buildings that contribute to blight, safety hazards, and neighborhood decline. The program would mandate property maintenance, require building plans for first responders, verify insurance, impose fees for noncompliance, and encourage rehabilitation to support community revitalization. This bill directly affects owners of such properties within Greenwood's city limits. It focuses on concrete registration and maintenance requirements to address public safety and economic development concerns.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Last action Apr 15, 2026