Blighted Homes Incentive Program

Blighted Home Demolition Example

Description:

The City of Springfield has established the "Blighted Homes Incentive Program" to encourage the demolition of existing blighted homes and garages on properties located within the Springfield city limits and the subsequent construction of new homes or accessory structures on said properties.

You may also download the Blighted Homes Incentive Program Guidelines at the bottom of the page.

Contact the City of Springfield at 507-723-3500 to learn more.

Demolition Assistance shall be calculated pursuant to the following schedule:

  1. Estimated Valuation of New Construction:  $0 - $25,000
    1. Maximum Demolition Assistance:  $2,500
  2. Estimated Valuation of New Construction:  $25,000 - $75,000
    1. Percentage of Costs to be Reimbursed:  50% Maximum Demolition Assistance:  $5,000
  3. Estimated Valuation of New Construction:  $75,000 & Above
    1. Percentage of Costs to be Reimbursed:  100% Maximum Demolition Assistance:  $10,000

Requirements:

  1. The Applicant(s) must be the owner(s) of the property.
  2. The Applicant shall submit an Application for assistance from the City for the demolition and site remediation costs for a blighted property located within the Springfield city limits.
  3. The Application shall include:
    1. A letter to the City requesting demolition assistance and specifying the address of the property and the structures proposed for demolition.
    2. Proof of ownership of the property.
    3. A tentative timeline for the demolition of the structures on the property, together with the name of the demolition contractor, and estimates of the demolition costs and site remediation costs including landfill charges.
    4. A description of the tentative plans and estimated valuation for the construction of a new home and garage or accessory structure (if applicable) on the property.
  4. If the project is approved by the City, the Applicant shall be entitled to receive a reimbursement for a portion of the demolition and site remediation costs (“demolition assistance”).  The amount of the demolition assistance is based on the estimated valuation of the proposed new construction (house/garage or accessory structure).
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