A bill for an act relating to recovery of costs for the demolition of abandoned buildings by cities.

Summary

The bill lets Iowa cities tear down abandoned structures that pose safety or health hazards and then seek repayment from the owners. It applies when owners have ignored demolition notices, the property has been abandoned, taxes are delinquent for at least a year, and the site has generated multiple nuisance citations. Courts may also award title to the city after demolition.

AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.

Topics

Share