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IN Code § 36-7-36-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 36. Abatement of Vacant Structures and Abandoned Structures|36-7-36-1. "Abandoned Structure"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "abandoned structure" means any of the following:(1) Commercial real property or a vacant structure on commercial real property that is used or was previously used for industrial or commercial purposes, and:(A) that the owner of the property or structure has declared in writing to be abandoned; or(B) for which the owner of the property or structure has been given a written order by an enforcement authority to rehabilitate or demolish, and the owner:(i) has not applied for a permit to rehabilitate or demolish the property or structure; or(ii) applied for and was granted a permit, but rehabilitation or demolition work has not commenced on the property or structure within thirty (30) days after the date the permit was granted.(2) Real property that has not been used for a legal purpose for at least six (6) consecutive months and:(A) in the judgment of an enforcement authority, is in need of completion, rehabilitation, or repair, and completion, rehabilitation, or repair work has not taken place on the property for at least six (6) consecutive months;(B) on which at least one (1) installment of property taxes is delinquent; or(C) that has been declared a public nuisance by a hearing authority.(3) Real property that has been declared in writing to be abandoned by the owner, including an estate or a trust that possesses the property.(4) Vacant real property on which a municipal lien has remained unpaid for at least one (1) year.(5) Real estate that a court has determined to be abandoned under IC 32-30-10.6.As added by P.L.88-2009, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.102-2012, SEC.5.
IN Code § 36-7-36-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 36. Abatement of Vacant Structures and Abandoned Structures|36-7-36-2. "Enforcement Authority"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "enforcement authority" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-7-9-2.As added by P.L.88-2009, SEC.15.
IN Code § 36-7-36-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 36. Abatement of Vacant Structures and Abandoned Structures|36-7-36-3. "Hearing Authority"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "hearing authority" has the meaning set forth in IC 36-7-9-2.As added by P.L.88-2009, SEC.15.
IN Code § 36-7-36-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 36. Abatement of Vacant Structures and Abandoned Structures|36-7-36-4. "Owner"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "owner" means a person that holds a substantial interest in property in the form of a known or recorded fee interest, life estate, or equitable interest as a contract purchaser.As added by P.L.88-2009, SEC.15.
IN Code § 36-7-36-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 36. Abatement of Vacant Structures and Abandoned Structures|36-7-36-5. "Vacant Real Property"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "vacant real property" means real property that is not being occupied by an owner, tenant, or others authorized by the owner.As added by P.L.88-2009, SEC.15.
IN Code § 36-7-36-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 36. Abatement of Vacant Structures and Abandoned Structures|36-7-36-6. "Vacant Structure"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "vacant structure" means a structure or building that is not being occupied by an owner, tenant, or others authorized by the owner.As added by P.L.88-2009, SEC.15.
IN Code § 36-7-36-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 36. Abatement of Vacant Structures and Abandoned Structures|36-7-36-7. Adoption of This Chapter; Rules and Procedures

Sec. 7. The legislative body of a municipality or county:(1) may adopt this chapter by ordinance; and(2) if the legislative body adopts this chapter by ordinance, shall adopt rules and procedures for its enforcement.As added by P.L.88-2009, SEC.15.
IN Code § 36-7-36-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 36. Abatement of Vacant Structures and Abandoned Structures|36-7-36-8. Administration and Enforcement of This Chapter by Enforcement Authority; Court Costs and Attorney's Fees

Sec. 8. (a) An enforcement authority may administer and enforce this chapter in conjunction with any enforcement or civil action under IC 32-30-6, IC 32-30-7, IC 32-30-8, IC 36-1-6, or IC 36-7-9.(b) Under all enforcement and civil actions designated under subsection (a), the enforcement authority is entitled to recover court costs and attorney's fees.As added by P.L.88-2009, SEC.15.
IN Code § 36-7-36-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 36. Abatement of Vacant Structures and Abandoned Structures|36-7-36-9. Notice and Order by Enforcement Authority to Owner of Vacant or Abandoned Structure; Ordered Action

Sec. 9. If an enforcement authority determines that a vacant structure or an abandoned structure exists, an abatement notice and order may be sent to the owner that directs the owner to:(1) abate the vacant structure or abandoned structure by cleaning and securing or boarding up the vacant structure or abandoned structure and the premises upon which it is located; and(2) erect fences, barriers, berms, or other suitable means to discourage:(A) access to the vacant structure or abandoned structure; and(B) illegal dumping or littering on the premises upon which the vacant structure or abandoned structure exists.As added by P.L.88-2009, SEC.15.
IN Code § 36-7-36-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 36. Abatement of Vacant Structures and Abandoned Structures|36-7-36-10. Civil Penalties on Owners of Structures Left Vacant or Abandoned for Specified Periods; Exceptions; Limit on Penalty Amount

Sec. 10. (a) An owner of a property that remains a vacant structure or an abandoned structure for at least ninety (90) consecutive calendar days may be liable for a civil penalty in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500) per vacant structure or abandoned structure, not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) per structure per year, unless:(1) documentation has been filed and approved by the enforcement authority that indicates the owner's intent to eliminate the vacant structure or abandoned structure status of the property;(2) the owner is current on all property taxes and special assessments; and(3) at least one (1) of the following applies:(A) The structure is the subject of a valid building permit for repair or rehabilitation and the owner is proceeding diligently and in good faith to complete the repair or rehabilitation of the structure as defined in the enforcement order.(B) The structure is:(i) maintained in compliance with this chapter; and(ii) actively being offered for sale, lease, or rent.(C) The owner can demonstrate that the owner made a diligent and good faith effort to implement actions approved by the enforcement authority.(b) If the structure continues to remain a vacant structure beyond the initial ninety (90) days described in subsection (a) and the owner does not meet any of the exceptions set forth in this section, the enforcement authority may continue to assess penalties each year on each structure in the following amounts:(1) One thousand dollars ($1,000) for the second ninety (90) calendar day period each structure remains a vacant structure or an abandoned structure.(2) One thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) for the third ninety (90) calendar day period each structure remains a vacant structure or an abandoned structure.(3) Two thousand dollars ($2,000) for the fourth and each subsequent ninety (90) calendar day period thereafter each structure remains a vacant structure or an abandoned structure.A civil penalty under this subsection may not exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) per structure per year.As added by P.L.88-2009, SEC.15.
IN Code § 36-7-37-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 37. Determination of Abandoned Property|36-7-37-1. Determination of Abandonment by Court or Hearing Authority

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), as an alternative to seeking a determination of abandonment under any other statute:(1) the executive of a county, city, or town that has jurisdiction in the location of a property may petition a court for a determination that the property is abandoned; or(2) an enforcement authority, as defined by IC 36-7-9-2, may seek a determination from a hearing authority under IC 36-7-9. The hearing authority may make a determination of abandonment using the standards set forth in IC 32-30-10.6-5 after notice to the owner and a hearing under IC 36-7-9-7.(b) If a person gives notice to the executive of the county, city, or town that has jurisdiction in the location of the property that the person is an owner of record for the property, all proceedings under this chapter are terminated. An owner of the property may give notice in person, by telephone, by electronic mail, or by United States mail.(c) This chapter does not apply to a property covered by an installment payment plan under IC 6-1.1-10-16.As added by P.L.247-2015, SEC.50.
IN Code § 36-7-37-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 37. Determination of Abandoned Property|36-7-37-2. Petition or Order for Determination of Abandonment; Contents

Sec. 2. A petition filed with the court under this chapter or an order by an enforcement authority under IC 36-7-9-7 with respect to property for which a determination of abandonment is being sought under this chapter must do all the following:(1) Include a statement of the jurisdiction of the county, city, or town in the location of the property.(2) Allege that the property is abandoned.(3) Include evidence that one (1) or more of the conditions set forth in IC 32-30-10.6-5(a), which constitute prima facie evidence, apply.(4) Include a statement that if the property is determined to be abandoned and any property taxes are delinquent, the property may be sold by the county at tax sale and the owner will have no right of redemption with respect to the property after the sale.As added by P.L.247-2015, SEC.50.
IN Code § 36-7-37-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 37. Determination of Abandoned Property|36-7-37-3. Service of Petition or Order

Sec. 3. A petition under this section or an order by an enforcement authority under IC 36-7-9-7 with respect to property for which a determination of abandonment is being sought under this chapter shall be served on:(1) any person with a substantial property interest of public record in the tract of real property; and(2) any other appropriate party;in the manner prescribed by the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure in the case of a petition or in the manner prescribed by IC 36-7-9-7 in the case of an order by an enforcement authority.As added by P.L.247-2015, SEC.50.
IN Code § 36-7-37-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 37. Determination of Abandoned Property|36-7-37-4. Order to Show Cause Why Property Should Not Be Determined Abandoned; Order to Appear

Sec. 4. Upon receiving a request for a determination of abandonment from an enforcement authority, or an executive of a county, city, or town through a petition or motion filed with the court and served on the required parties in accordance with this chapter, or if an enforcement authority requests an abandonment determination from the hearing authority and has served the request as provided in IC 36-7-9, the court or hearing authority shall issue an order to show cause as to why the property should not be found to be abandoned and directing the petitioner, the owner, and any other person or party the court or hearing authority considers appropriate to appear before the court or hearing authority on a date and time specified in the order under subdivision (1). The court's or hearing authority's order under this section must do the following:(1) Direct the parties subject to the order to appear before the court or hearing authority on a date and time specified by the court or hearing authority. The date specified under this subdivision must not be:(A) earlier than fifteen (15) days; or(B) later than twenty-five (25) days;after the date of the court's or hearing authority's order under this section.(2) Notify the parties subject to the order that any party ordered to appear:(A) may present evidence or objections on the issue of abandonment to the court or hearing authority:(i) in writing before the appearance date specified by the court or hearing authority under subdivision (1); or(ii) in writing or by oral testimony on the date and at the time specified by the court or hearing authority under subdivision (1);in the manner specified by the court or hearing authority; and(B) has the right to be represented by an attorney when appearing before the court or hearing authority.(3) Notify the parties subject to the order that if a party fails to:(A) submit written evidence or objections to the court or hearing authority before the appearance date specified by the court or hearing authority under subdivision (1); or(B) appear before the court or hearing authority on the date and at the time specified by the court or hearing authority under subdivision (1);the party's failure to submit evidence or objections or to appear before the court or hearing authority will result in a finding of abandonment by the court or hearing authority.As added by P.L.247-2015, SEC.50.
IN Code § 36-7-37-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 37. Determination of Abandoned Property|36-7-37-5. Right to Present Evidence; Right to Counsel

Sec. 5. A party subject to an order issued by the court or hearing authority under this chapter has the following rights, as described in the court's or hearing authority's order under section 4 of this chapter:(1) The right to present evidence or objections on the issue of abandonment to the court or hearing authority:(A) in writing before the appearance date specified in the court's or hearing authority's order under section 4(1) of this chapter; or(B) in writing or by oral testimony on the date and at the time specified in the court's or hearing authority's order under section 4(1) of this chapter;in the manner specified by the court or hearing authority.(2) The right to be represented by an attorney when appearing before the court or hearing authority.As added by P.L.247-2015, SEC.50.
IN Code § 36-7-37-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 37. Determination of Abandoned Property|36-7-37-6. Timing of Notice of Sale of Vacant or Abandoned Property

Sec. 6. (a) This section applies to:(1) a petition by the executive of a county, city, or town for a court order of abandonment; and(2) an order by an enforcement authority under IC 36-7-9-7.(b) Instead of providing notice at least one hundred twenty (120) days before the date of a certification under IC 6-1.1-24-1.5, the executive of the county, city, or town that is filing the petition or the enforcement authority that issued the order under IC 36-7-9-7 may provide the notice referred to in IC 6-1.1-24-2.3 at least one hundred twenty (120) days before the petition is filed under this chapter or the order is sent under IC 36-7-9-7.(c) A court order or hearing authority determination of abandonment under this chapter authorizes the sale of the property and transfer of the deed of the property under IC 6-1.1-24.As added by P.L.247-2015, SEC.50.
IN Code § 36-7-38-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 38. Land Banks|36-7-38-1. Definitions

Sec. 1. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:(1) "Distressed real property" includes real property in a neglected or unmarketable condition.(2) "Eligible unit" means:(A) a county;(B) a consolidated city;(C) a second class city; or(D) a third class city;to which IC 36-7-9 applies.(3) "Land bank" means an entity established under section 2 of this chapter.(4) "Person" means an individual, a corporation, a limited liability company, a partnership, or other legal entity.As added by P.L.211-2016, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.110-2017, SEC.4; P.L.26-2020, SEC.4.
IN Code § 36-7-38-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 38. Land Banks|36-7-38-2. Establishment of a Land Bank

Sec. 2. (a) The legislative body of an eligible unit may adopt an ordinance:(1) establishing a body corporate and politic; or(2) directing the executive of the eligible unit to organize a nonprofit corporation under IC 23-17;as an independent instrumentality exercising essential governmental functions.(b) The legislative bodies of two (2) or more eligible units within a single county or within two (2) or more contiguous counties may enter into an interlocal agreement under IC 36-1-7:(1) establishing a body corporate and politic; or(2) directing the executive of one (1) of the eligible units entering into the interlocal agreement to organize a nonprofit corporation under IC 23-17;as an independent instrumentality exercising essential governmental functions.(c) The primary purpose of a land bank established under subsection (a) or (b) is to manage and improve the marketability of distressed real property located in the territory of the land bank.(d) An ordinance or interlocal agreement establishing a land bank must specify:(1) The name of the land bank.(2) The number of board members, subject to section 4 of this chapter.(e) The territory of a land bank established under subsection (a) is:(1) in the case of an eligible unit that is a municipality, the territory of the municipality; or(2) in the case of an eligible unit that is a county, all the territory of the county, except for the territory of any municipality in the county that has established another land bank.(f) The territory of a land bank established under subsection (b) is the territory of all the eligible units that have established the land bank, except for the territory of any municipality that has established another land bank under subsection (a) or (b).As added by P.L.211-2016, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.85-2017, SEC.125; P.L.110-2017, SEC.5; P.L.26-2020, SEC.5.
IN Code § 36-7-38-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 38. Land Banks|36-7-38-3. Bylaws

Sec. 3. The bylaws of the land bank must require the board of the land bank to:(1) approve any purchase, transfer, or lease of real property held by the land bank in an open meeting of the board; and(2) consider any pertinent information before approving the purchase, transfer, or lease including:(A) the assessed value of the real property;(B) any factors that may affect the current value of the real property; and(C) the financial ability of the person to fulfill the conditions of the purchase, transfer, or lease.As added by P.L.211-2016, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-7-38-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 38. Land Banks|36-7-38-4. Boards Generally

Sec. 4. (a) A land bank is governed by a board of at least seven (7) and at most nine (9) directors.(b) A director of a land bank appointed under this section must have demonstrated competency in an occupation or discipline that is relevant to the primary purpose of a land bank.(c) Except as provided in this chapter, the term of a director of a land bank is for three (3) consecutive calendar years.(d) If a director of a land bank is unable to complete the director's term, the authority that appointed the director shall appoint a successor to serve for the remainder of the incomplete term.As added by P.L.211-2016, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-7-38-4.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 38. Land Banks|36-7-38-4.5. Boards of Land Banks Made Up of Two or More Eligible Units

Sec. 4.5. (a) This section applies to the board of a land bank established under section 2(b) of this chapter.(b) The interlocal agreement providing for the establishment of the land bank must specify:(1) subject to section 4(a) of this chapter, the number of directors of the board of the land bank;(2) any directors that are to serve as ex officio directors of the board; and(3) for each director of the board that is to be appointed, the appointing authority.As added by P.L.26-2020, SEC.6.
IN Code § 36-7-38-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 38. Land Banks|36-7-38-5. Boards of County Land Banks; Counties Not Having a Consolidated City

Sec. 5. (a) This section applies to the board of a county land bank established by a county that does not have a consolidated city.(b) The board of a land bank to which this section applies is comprised of the following:(1) A director appointed by the county treasurer. A director appointed under this subdivision must be a resident of the county.(2) A director appointed by the county auditor. A director appointed under this subdivision must be a resident of the county.(3) Five (5) directors respectively appointed by the executives of the five (5) municipalities in the county with the five (5) largest populations, as determined by the most recent federal decennial census. A director appointed under this subdivision must reside in the municipality of the appointing authority that appoints the director.(4) At most two (2) additional directors appointed, as applicable, in the manner and subject to the requirements set forth in the land bank's bylaws.(c) The terms of the initial directors of a land bank to which this section applies are equal to:(1) the remainder of the calendar year in which the land bank is established; plus(2) a number of additional years equal to:(A) one (1) calendar year, for:(i) the director appointed under subsection (b)(1);(ii) the director appointed under subsection (b)(2); and(iii) the director appointed under subsection (b)(3) by the executive of the municipality in the county that has the largest population;(B) two (2) calendar years, for directors appointed under subsection (b)(3) by the executives of the municipalities that have the second through the fourth largest populations in the county; and(C) three (3) calendar years, for:(i) the director appointed under subsection (b)(3) by the executive of the municipality that has the fifth largest population in the county; and(ii) any directors appointed under subsection (b)(4).As added by P.L.211-2016, SEC.1.