The Chicago Department of Planning and Development sent out the email below to people who applied earlier this year, and were found eligible, to buy a city-owned vacant lot for $1.
Large Lots program has now determined applicants’ eligibilities
Published on Apr. 28, 2017 by Steven Vance
Over the last 12 weeks we have been reviewing the 4500 requests for property we received from the 2800 Large Lot applications. Our initial review was to confirm applicants provided a deed for the property they own and that they own property on the same block as the City-owned lot.
Over the next few weeks we will be reviewing applications to determine which lots will be included in a lottery. Just a reminder, a lottery is triggered when more than one application was received for a lot. The Large Lot Program does give priority to the adjacent property owner if they applied. You will be emailed if the lot you applied for will be included in the lottery and will be provided with details on when the lottery will be held in May.
If the lot you applied for will not be included in the lottery, you will receive an email in June with additional information and next steps. We anticipate completing the closing process by October. Our communication will become more frequent this summer as we work together towards that goal.
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