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Demolition of eight blighted structures

Description

Approval to open bids to raze eight houses and structures across Evansville was on the docket.

Impact summary

Tearing down derelict buildings can improve neighborhood safety and appearance.

Applicant

Name: City of Evansville Building Commission
Address: 1417 N. Elliott St.; 208 E. Florida St.; 1203 N. Garvin St.; 907 Harriet St.; 918 Judson St.; 1112 Keller St.; 305 E. Louisiana St.; 606 E. Michigan St.

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last discussed Feb 11, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Feb 11, 2026

Board Of Public Safety - Feb 11, 2026

Approval to open bids to raze eight houses and structures across Evansville was on the docket.

Related issues (1)

Demolition of eight blighted and unsafe structures

A neighbor of 39 years says the house has no utilities, was sold at tax sale and never redeemed, and the case has dragged on nearly seven years. An interior inspection and title cleanup are now ordered.

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