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IN Code § 36-7-15.6-23 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 15.6. Flood Control Improvement Districts|36-7-15.6-23. Flood Control Works Project Outside the Boundaries of a District Directly Benefiting Special Flood Hazard Property Within a District

Sec. 23. (a) This section applies only to a district established after December 31, 2019.(b) Notwithstanding section 16(d) of this chapter, money in the fund of a district may be used for a flood control works project in a location outside the boundaries of the district if the flood control works project outside the boundaries of the district directly benefits special flood hazard property within the district.(c) Notwithstanding section 17(a) and 17(g) of this chapter, money received by a district from bonds issued under section 17 of this chapter may be applied to the payment or reimbursement of the cost of a flood control works project in a location outside the boundaries of the district if the flood control works project outside the boundaries of the district directly benefits special flood hazard property within the district.(d) Notwithstanding section 19(a) and 19(d) of this chapter:(1) money received from bonds described in section 19(a) of this chapter may be applied to the payment of the costs of a flood control works project of a district; and(2) money in the flood control improvement fund of the district may be applied to reimburse debt service payments on the bonds described in section 19(a) of this chapter;even though the flood control works project was in a location outside the boundaries of the district, if the flood control works project directly benefits special flood hazard property within the district.(e) This section expires March 1, 2022.As added by P.L.159-2020, SEC.82.
IN Code § 36-7-16-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 16. Home Rehabilitation Loans|36-7-16-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all units except townships.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-7.5-2 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.35.
IN Code § 36-7-16-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 16. Home Rehabilitation Loans|36-7-16-2. Definitions

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter:"Agency" refers to the department of metropolitan development in a county having a consolidated city, the works board in second class cities, and the department of redevelopment in other units."Home" means a residential building containing no more than four (4) family dwelling units.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-7.5-1 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.35.
IN Code § 36-7-16-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 16. Home Rehabilitation Loans|36-7-16-3. Appropriations; Federal Monies and Monies Received on Resale of Property; Grants to Homeowners

Sec. 3. (a) A unit having an agency may appropriate money to the agency for the purpose of making rehabilitation loans and administering this chapter.(b) The unit, through its agency, may use federal monies that it receives for these purposes and monies that it receives as a result of the sale or lease of property to which it has held title as a result of failure to comply with the terms of a loan or grant made under this chapter.(c) A unit, through its agency, may make home rehabilitation grants to bona fide homeowners, if the monies used for these grants are received only from federal grants and are appropriated under the terms and regulations of the granting federal entity. Federal grants that may be used under this subsection include monies appropriated to units under the 1974 Community Development Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. sections 5301-5318).[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-7.5-2 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.35.
IN Code § 36-7-16-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 16. Home Rehabilitation Loans|36-7-16-4. "Concentrated Code Delinquency Area"; Loans; Authorization; Prerequisites

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this section, "concentrated code delinquency area" means an area of at least one-half (1/2) square block in which:(1) at least two-thirds (2/3) of the lots are occupied by improvements;(2) at least two-thirds (2/3) of the improvements are homes; and(3) an investigation by the agency shows that at least one-half (1/2) of the homes are not in compliance with applicable building code standards.The agency may conduct an investigation on its own initiative, and shall conduct an investigation on receipt of a petition signed by the occupants of at least one-half (1/2) of the family dwelling units within the proposed area. In conducting the investigation, the agency may use its own staff or hire independent appraisers and inspectors.(b) Rehabilitation loans may be made to enable the borrower to make repairs that will bring the borrower's home into compliance with applicable building code standards, if all of the following conditions are present:(1) The borrower holds marketable title to the property, subject only to mortgage indebtedness or contract for the purchase of the property, the lien of taxes that are not yet due and payable, and any assessment for public improvements that is not yet due and payable.(2) The property is located within the area of a community development target area designated by an application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development under the 1974 Community Development Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. sections 5301-5318), an urban renewal project, a concentrated code delinquency neighborhood, or an area needing redevelopment.(3) The agency has determined that the borrower is an acceptable credit risk. In making this determination, the agency shall be guided by the fact that a principal purpose of this chapter is to make rehabilitation available to those who would be unable to obtain such loans through normal commercial channels.(4) The borrower has in full force and effect a policy of insurance protecting the property in an amount and with an insurer satisfactory to the agency.(c) Subject to subsection (d), the agency shall use the procedures prescribed by IC 36-7-14-15 through IC 36-7-14-18 to make a finding that an area is an area needing redevelopment.(d) The agency in a consolidated city shall use the procedures prescribed by law to make a finding that an area is an area needing redevelopment.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: Acts 1975, P.L.195, SECTION 2 part; 18-7-7.5-1 part; 18-7-7.5-3; 18-7-7.5-8; 18-7-7.5-9.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.35. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.310, SEC.92; P.L.185-2005, SEC.49; P.L.127-2017, SEC.208.
IN Code § 36-7-16-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 16. Home Rehabilitation Loans|36-7-16-5. Purchasers Under Land Sales Contracts; Eligibility for Loans

Sec. 5. (a) A purchaser under a land sales contract is eligible for a loan to cover the costs of repairs that will bring the purchaser's home into compliance with applicable building code standards, if all of the following conditions are present:(1) The contract is a written, legally binding instrument involving a residential property containing, after rehabilitation, not more than four (4) dwelling units.(2) The seller of the property holds fee title to the property, and, while the contract is in good standing, is unable to use the property for collateral or to convey it to any other party, unless the use for collateral or conveyance of fee is subject to the land sales contract. The agency shall record this agreement, or the contract, promptly after loan settlement.(3) Under the contract, the seller and any subsequent holder of the fee to the property is obligated, without qualification, to deliver to the purchaser fee simple title and a deed to the property upon full payment of the contract price, or some lesser amount.(4) Under the contract, the purchaser has:(A) full use, possession, and quiet enjoyment of the property;(B) equitable title to the property; and(C) full rights of redemption for a period of not less than ninety (90) days.(5) The purchaser has had possession and use of the property under the contract for at least twelve (12) months before the date of application for a loan. If the loan is to include an amount to refinance the balance due under a land sales contract, this requirement does not apply.(b) The agency may purchase the property from the contract seller at any time by the exercise of any right of accelerated payment that is provided for under the contract, by negotiation with the contract seller, or by the exercise of the power of eminent domain.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-7-7.5-1 part; 18-7-7.5-4; 18-7-7.5-5.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.127-2017, SEC.209.
IN Code § 36-7-16-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 16. Home Rehabilitation Loans|36-7-16-6. Property Acquired by Default; Disposition

Sec. 6. If the agency acquires title to property as the result of a failure to comply with the terms of a loan made under this chapter, the agency may make the same use or disposition of the property that it may make of any other property to which it acquires title.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-7.5-6.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.35.
IN Code § 36-7-16-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 16. Home Rehabilitation Loans|36-7-16-7. Loans; No Application Fee; Closing Costs and Charges

Sec. 7. The agency may not charge an application fee in connection with the loans authorized by this chapter. However, if an application is approved, the agency shall include in the principal amount of the loan an amount sufficient to cover closing costs and the cost of:(1) bringing the title to date;(2) obtaining title insurance or a title opinion from counsel;(3) appraisal; and(4) any necessary permits.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-7.5-7.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.35.
IN Code § 36-7-16-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 16. Home Rehabilitation Loans|36-7-16-8. Loan Rates; Administration of Chapter

Sec. 8. (a) Loans made under this chapter shall be made at rates to be determined by the agency. The proceeds of loans shall be used to defray the expense of administering this chapter.(b) The agency may employ the persons and establish the administrative guidelines required to carry out the purposes of this chapter.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-7.5-10.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.35.
IN Code § 36-7-17-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 17. Urban Homesteading|36-7-17-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all units except townships.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-21-1 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.36.
IN Code § 36-7-17-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 17. Urban Homesteading|36-7-17-2. Designation of Agency to Administer Program

Sec. 2. The fiscal body of a unit may by ordinance designate an agency or quasi-public corporation, or establish a new agency, to administer an urban homesteading program under which family dwellings for one (1) through four (4) families may be conveyed to individuals or families, who must occupy and rehabilitate the dwellings, and community organizations that must rehabilitate the dwellings and offer them for sale.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-21-1 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.36. Amended by P.L.177-2003, SEC.11.
IN Code § 36-7-17-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 17. Urban Homesteading|36-7-17-3. Acquisition of Property

Sec. 3. (a) The agency designated or established in section 2 of this chapter may acquire real property in the name of the unit, for use as provided in this chapter.(b) Under IC 6-1.1-24-4.5, the county auditor shall provide a list of real property on which one (1) or more installments of taxes are delinquent.(c) Under IC 6-1.1-25-1 and IC 6-1.1-25-4, the agency may acquire the deed for real property purchased at tax sale for the purposes of this chapter one hundred twenty (120) days after the date of sale, after compliance with the notice provisions of IC 6-1.1-25-4.5.(d) Under IC 6-1.1-25-7.5, the agency may acquire the deed for real property for which the holder of the certificate of sale has failed to request that the county auditor execute and deliver a deed within one hundred twenty (120) days after issuance of the certificate.(e) In addition to real property acquired through tax sale for the purposes of this chapter, the agency may acquire real property by purchase or gift.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-21-2.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.36. Amended by P.L.87-1987, SEC.11; P.L.1-1994, SEC.178; P.L.31-1994, SEC.22; P.L.2-1995, SEC.135; P.L.169-2006, SEC.76.
IN Code § 36-7-17-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 17. Urban Homesteading|36-7-17-4. Notice to Residents of Unit

Sec. 4. The agency shall, after the acquisition of real property for use as provided in this chapter, take the steps necessary to fully inform the residents of each unit in which the dwellings are located of:(1) the existence, nature, and location of the dwellings;(2) the qualifications required for participation in the program under this chapter; and(3) the terms and conditions on which the dwellings may be conveyed to qualified persons.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-21-3.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.36.
IN Code § 36-7-17-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 17. Urban Homesteading|36-7-17-5. Applications; Eligibility; Drawings to Determine Receipt of Dwellings

Sec. 5. (a) A person or community organization may apply for the program by completing a bid application.(b) The following applicants are qualified and shall be approved to receive real property offered under this chapter:(1) A person who:(A) is at least eighteen (18) years of age;(B) possesses the financial resources to support a loan, the necessary skills to rehabilitate the property, or a combination of both; and(C) has, including immediate family, not previously participated in the program.(2) A community organization as described in IC 36-7-9-2.(c) Approved applicants are entitled to receive a list of all properties owned by the unit that are available under this chapter.(d) Approved applicants may apply for each dwelling in which they are interested. A drawing shall be held to determine those applicants receiving the dwellings. Persons applying under this chapter shall receive priority over community organizations if both indicate an interest in the same dwelling. Each approved person and the approved person's immediate family may receive only one (1) dwelling in the drawing. Each approved community organization may receive as many dwellings as the agency considers proper.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-21-4.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.36. Amended by P.L.177-2003, SEC.12; P.L.127-2017, SEC.210.
IN Code § 36-7-17-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 17. Urban Homesteading|36-7-17-6. Conveyances; Duties of Recipients

Sec. 6. The conveyance of a dwelling to an applicant under this chapter shall be made in return for a fee of one dollar ($1) or more and the execution by the applicant of an agreement with the following minimum conditions:(1) The applicant must:(A) if a person, reside in the dwelling as the person's principal place of residence for a period of not less than three (3) years; or(B) if a community organization, agree to list the dwelling for sale within twelve (12) months after possession.(2) The applicant must bring the residence up to a minimum code standard, including building, plumbing, electrical, and fire code standards, within twelve (12) months after possession, or before possession if required under subdivision (4).(3) The applicant must carry fire and liability insurance on the dwelling at all times.(4) The applicant must comply with any additional terms, conditions, and requirements that the agency may impose to assure that the purposes of this chapter are carried out. This may include the requirement that the dwelling be rehabilitated to minimum building code standards before possession.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-21-5.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.36. Amended by P.L.177-2003, SEC.13.
IN Code § 36-7-17-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 17. Urban Homesteading|36-7-17-7. Conveyances; Methods Authorized

Sec. 7. (a) The agency shall convey the real property acquired for the purposes of this chapter to those persons or community organizations qualified under section 6 of this chapter by using the methods prescribed by subsection (b), (c), or (d).(b) The real property may be conveyed by a conditional sales contract, with title to remain in the agency for a period of at least one (1) year.(c) The title to real property may be conveyed to a person purchasing the property as a determinable fee, with the language of the granting clause in the deed of conveyance to include the language "The property is conveyed on the conditions that the purchaser:(1) will reside in the dwelling as the purchaser's principal place of residence for a period of not less than three (3) years;(2) will bring the residence up to minimum code standards in twelve (12) months;(3) will carry adequate fire and liability insurance on the dwelling at all times; and(4) will comply with such additional terms, conditions, and requirements as the agency requires before __________ (date of the deed) under IC 36-7-17.".(d) The title to real property may be conveyed to a community organization purchasing the property as a determinable fee, with the language of the granting clause in the deed of conveyance to include the language: "The property is conveyed on the conditions that the purchaser:(1) will list the property for sale within twelve (12) months of taking possession;(2) will bring the residence up to minimum code standards within twelve (12) months;(3) will carry adequate fire and liability insurance on the dwelling at all times; and(4) will comply with any additional terms, conditions, and requirements as the agency requires before __________ (date of the deed) under IC 36-7-17.".[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-21-6.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.36. Amended by P.L.19-1986, SEC.61; P.L.177-2003, SEC.14; P.L.127-2017, SEC.211.
IN Code § 36-7-17-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 17. Urban Homesteading|36-7-17-8. Conveyances; Effect of Purchaser's Failure to Fulfill Agreement; Subordination of Agency's Interest to Financial Institutions or Persons Lending Money

Sec. 8. Before the vesting of a fee simple title in the purchaser, any material failure by the purchaser to carry out the agreement entered into under section 6 of this chapter nullifies the agreement and all right, title, and interest in the property immediately reverts to the agency, except that the agency may grant the purchaser a specified period, not to exceed two (2) years, to come into compliance with the terms of the agreement. The agency may subordinate its interest under the terms of the agreement to financial institutions or persons lending money to the purchaser for the purpose of allowing the purchaser to fulfill the terms of the conveyance.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-21-7.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.36.
IN Code § 36-7-17-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 17. Urban Homesteading|36-7-17-9. Conveyances; Fee Simple Title

Sec. 9. (a) When, after purchase, a person has resided in the dwelling for the required three (3) year period, brought the property into compliance with the required code standards, and otherwise complied with the terms of the person's agreement, the agency shall convey to the person a fee simple title to the property.(b) When, after purchase, a community organization has brought the property into compliance with the required code standards, documented its intent to list the property for sale, and otherwise complied with the terms of its agreement, the agency shall convey to it a fee simple title to the property.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-21-8.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.36. Amended by P.L.177-2003, SEC.15.
IN Code § 36-7-17-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 17. Urban Homesteading|36-7-17-10. Rules and Regulations

Sec. 10. The director of the agency shall prescribe the rules and regulations necessary to carry out this chapter, including rules and regulations establishing standards and methods for inspection of buildings, bidding for properties by applicants, and measurement of rehabilitation progress.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-21-9.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.36.
IN Code § 36-7-17-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 17. Urban Homesteading|36-7-17-11. Retention of Deed by Unit; Property Deemed Municipal Property; Tax Exemption

Sec. 11. Property acquired or held under this chapter with retention of the deed by the unit is considered property of the unit held for municipal purposes and is exempt from property taxation. This property tax exemption becomes effective on the date of conveyance to the unit. A petition to cancel taxes or a certified application for exemption is not required for property acquired or held under this chapter.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-21-10.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.36.
IN Code § 36-7-17-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 17. Urban Homesteading|36-7-17-12. Property Not Applied for in Successive Drawings; Sale; Disposition of Proceeds

Sec. 12. (a) A property for which no one applies in two (2) successive drawings held under this chapter may be sold at public auction to the highest bidder.(b) The proceeds of the sale of real property acquired under IC 6-1.1-25-7.5 shall be applied to the cost of the sale, including advertising and appraisal.(c) If any proceeds remain after payment of the costs under subsection (b), the proceeds shall be applied to the payment of taxes removed from the tax duplicate under IC 6-1.1-25-7.5(e).(d) If any proceeds remain after payment of the taxes under subsection (c), the proceeds shall be deposited in the county general fund.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-21-11.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.36. Amended by P.L.87-1987, SEC.12; P.L.169-2006, SEC.77.
IN Code § 36-7-17.1-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 17.1. Alternative Urban Homesteading Program for Qualified Individuals|36-7-17.1-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to all units except townships.As added by P.L.118-2013, SEC.16.
IN Code § 36-7-17.1-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 17.1. Alternative Urban Homesteading Program for Qualified Individuals|36-7-17.1-2. "Rehabilitation Loan"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "rehabilitation loan" refers to a rehabilitation loan (as defined in 24 CFR 203.50(a)(1)) that is eligible for insurance under Section 203(k) of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1709(4k)).As added by P.L.118-2013, SEC.16.