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Property Inquiry (E-Form Submission)

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4. Today's Date:*
   Today's Date:

   Today's Date:

6. PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION

8. APPLICANT'S NAME:*

9. Telephone Number:*

   Where can you be reached between the hours of (8:30 am - 4:30 pm). Type your telephone number here.

11. Address (NO P.O. Boxes)*

12. Email Address:*

14. City*

15. State*

16. Zip Code*

18. Does applicant own & live at the abutting property?*
    -- Select One -- Yes No

19. Applicant Taxes Paid & Up-to-Date?*
    -- Select One -- Yes No

    Proof of payment for (1) year is required.

21. If not, why not?

22. Receipt of Property Taxes*

    Upload - Proof of Payment showing that you are current and up-to-date

24. Can the applicant provide documents showing proof of ownership & living at the abutting property?*
    -- Select One -- Yes No

    Acceptable forms of proof are: mortgage note loan, quit claim deed, etc.

25. Can the applicant provide a driver's license or state ID which shows current address?*
    -- Select One -- Yes No

    The applicant will need to provide proof of current address by supplying a government-issued document.

27. Proof of Ownership & living at the abutting property*

    Upload - Proof of ownership showing that you are the current owner and that you do live at the property.

28. Copy of the applicant's driver's license or state ID*

    Upload - Latest copy of your driver's license or state ID.

30. PROPERTY ADDRESS OF INTEREST*

    Street address of the property you are interested in purchasing.

32. REASON FOR PURCHASE*

    (In your own words, please explain in 200 characters or less why you would like to purchase the property.)

34. Please note that all personal information submitted to the City of East Chicago is confidential, to the extent permitted by law. The following documents will be needed when submitting this application.

36. The following documents will be needed when submitting this application. *

    (All items will need to be checked when submitting the application).

    1. - Driver’s License or State ID with current address.
    2. - Recent Taxes for the year
    3. - If property was recently purchased where you live at now, you will need to provide mortgage loan, quit claim, etc.
38. NOTE: IF THE APPLICATION IS FOR A SIDE LOT PROPERTY INQUIRY
    THE FOLLOWING POLICY APPLIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: CHECK OFF THE ITEMS UNDER BASIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. PLEASE SIGN BELOW THAT YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS.

    THE FOLLOWING POLICY APPLIES. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING: CHECK OFF THE ITEMS UNDER BASIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. PLEASE SIGN BELOW THAT YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS.

40. The Side Lot Initiative Program (S.L.I.P.)
    allows Applicants (Residents) to acquire vacant single lots owned by the City of East Chicago, Redevelopment Department. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements listed below to be considered. Please note that certain restrictions may apply.

    allows Applicants (Residents) to acquire vacant single lots owned by the City of East Chicago, Redevelopment Department. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements listed below to be considered. Please note that certain restrictions may apply.

42. Basic Eligibility Requirements

    1. * the Applicant must live in and own a property adjacent to the Redevelopment Department’s owned lot.
    2. * The Applicant must be current on all property taxes and have no current housing or zoning code violations as listed under code IC 36-1-11-16 Sec. 16.(a).
    3. * The lot must be vacant and unimproved real property with no structures.
    4. * The Applicant must be able to maintain the lot in accordance with all local building, housing and zoning codes

44. Policies and Procedures

    (By selecting all you are confirming that you have read all line items)

    1. 1. There is a $250.00 administrative fee for all Side Lots, payable to the City of East Chicago.
    2. 2. Applications where a side lot/property has an existing structure, but is scheduled for demolition will not be processed until the structure is demolished.
    3. 3. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
    4. 4. Any application that sits on a superfund site (West Calumet) will not be processed until EPA remediation has occurred or until further notice.
    5. 5. Once the application has been approved, the Redevelopment Department and the applicant will work together to close the transaction.
    6. 6. Please note that the property will be transferred ‘AS IS’ via a Quit Claim Deed.
    7. 7. If the side lot/property is to be used to park vehicles, it is mandatory that a driveway must be constructed within 120 days of the acquisition. The Blacktop or Concrete driveway will need to meet
    8. 8. If the side lot/property will not be used to park vehicles, it is mandatory to construct a code compliance fence across the rear or alley way within 120 days of the acquisition.
    9. 9. By signing this form it will serve as permission for the City of East Chicago to access personal information and evidence of compliance to verify eligibility that the (S.L.I.P.) policies
    10. procedures are being met
    11. 10. The Redevelopment Department maintains the right to condition the transfer of title on the buyer’s acceptance of certain deed restrictions.
    12. Restrictions may be included in the deed to ensure properties are maintained in an agreed upon way.
    13. If the buyer fails to maintain the property in an agreed upon way, the Redevelopment Department may exercise its discretion and take the title to the property back from the buyer.
    14. 11. The applicant must agree to pay any fees to transfer ownership of side lot/property and will sign a property agreement from the Redevelopment Department.
46. By signing below,
    the applicant hereby certifies that the information provided herein is correct and true to the best of their knowledge and that the applicant agrees to maintain the side/lot property requested in accordance with all local ordinances and relevant laws. Falsifying or deliberately omitting any information regarding this application may result in immediate termination from the program and/or the City of East Chicago seeking remedies available under law.

    the applicant hereby certifies that the information provided herein is correct and true to the best of their knowledge and that the applicant agrees to maintain the side/lot property requested in accordance with all local ordinances and relevant laws. Falsifying or deliberately omitting any information regarding this application may result in immediate termination from the program and/or the City of East Chicago seeking remedies available under law.

48. Applicant's Signature (Type):*

    By typing your name you certify that you willingly have signed and are agreeing to the terms of the application you are submitting.

49. Date*
    Date

    Date

    Electronic capture of the date and time of the application being submitted.

51. Applicant’s Signature - Upload an image (Optional)

    Select a picture of your personal signature and just upload it! It's that easy. By providing us with a copy of your personal signature you agree to the terms of the document you are submitting.

53. DEPARTMENTAL USE

55. INQUIRY OF:*
    -- Select One -- Property Interest Side-Lot

    The following will be used as a Property or Side Lot application.

56. Date Received:*
    Date Received:

    Date Received:

57. Initials of Receiver*
    -- Select One -- CD-Courtnee Dinkins ECR-Esperanza Ceja Ramirez

58. DEPT APP NUMBER*

60. Existing Zoning:*
    -- Select One --C1 - NEIGHBORHOOD RETAILC2 - GENERAL COMMERCIALC3 - NORTH HARBOR BUSINESS DISTRICTM1 - LIGHT INDUSTRYM2 - HEAVY INDUSTRYP1 - PARKSR1 - SINGLE FAMILYR1a - SINGLE FAMILY, SEMI DETACHED DWELLINGR2 - TWO FAMILY DWELLINGR3 - MULTIFAMILY DWELLING TWO STORY ROWHOUSER4 - MULTIFAMILLY DWELLING THREE STORY OR LESSWD - WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT

61. Property Owner:*
    -- Select One -- Redevelopment City of East Chicago Public Works

63. Property PIN ID*

64. Local PIN ID*

65. Lot Measurement*

67. ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED:*
    -- Select One -- Yes No

    Driver's License or State ID?

68. Applicant Taxes Paid & Up-to-Date?*
    -- Select One -- Yes No

    (Is the Property owner up-to-date with taxes)

69. Documents showing proof of ownership of residency at property & living at the abutting property?*
    -- Select One -- Yes No

    Mortgage note loan, quit claim deed, etc.

71. ABUTTING OWNER INFORMATION

73. Abutting Owner Name*

74. Telephone Number:*

76. Address*

77. City, State, Zip Code*

79. Abutting Owner*
    -- Select One -- Interested Not Interested Disqualified

    Property Interest?

80. Certified Letter*

81. Returned Certified Postcard

    Received: Yes (Date)

83. Denied Signature

    Applicant did not qualify.

84. Date Denied
    Date Denied

    Date Denied

86. STAFF COMMENTS*

88. Approved Signature*

    Application is approved.

89. Date Approved*
    Date Approved

    Date Approved

    Approval

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91. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
92. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

93. Submit

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