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IN Code § 36-7-17.1-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 17.1. Alternative Urban Homesteading Program for Qualified Individuals|36-7-17.1-3. Designation of Agency to Administer Program

Sec. 3. (a) 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 a dwelling for one (1) to four (4) families may be conveyed to individuals who must:(1) occupy and rehabilitate the dwelling;(2) use a rehabilitation loan to finance both:(A) the purchase of the dwelling and the real property on which it is located in a sale under this chapter; and(B) the rehabilitation of the dwelling; and(3) comply with the program regulations set forth in 24 CFR 203.50 and 24 CFR 203.440 et seq., with respect to the rehabilitation loan described in subdivision (2).(b) If the fiscal body of a unit has adopted an ordinance under IC 36-7-17-2 to:(1) designate an agency or quasi-public corporation; or(2) establish an agency;to administer an urban homesteading program under IC 36-7-17, the fiscal body of the unit may designate the same agency or quasi-public corporation designated or established under the ordinance adopted under IC 36-7-17-2 to administer an urban homesteading program under this chapter.As added by P.L.118-2013, SEC.16.
IN Code § 36-7-17.1-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 17.1. Alternative Urban Homesteading Program for Qualified Individuals|36-7-17.1-4. Acquisition of Property

Sec. 4. (a) The agency designated or established under section 3 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 and court petition provisions of IC 6-1.1-25-4.5 and IC 6-1.1-25-4.6.(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.As added by P.L.118-2013, SEC.16.
IN Code § 36-7-17.1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 17.1. Alternative Urban Homesteading Program for Qualified Individuals|36-7-17.1-5. Notice to Residents of Unit

Sec. 5. 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 individuals.As added by P.L.118-2013, SEC.16.
IN Code § 36-7-17.1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 17.1. Alternative Urban Homesteading Program for Qualified Individuals|36-7-17.1-6. Applications; Eligibility; Drawings to Determine Receipt of Dwellings

Sec. 6. (a) An individual may apply for the program by completing an application.(b) An individual is qualified and shall be approved to receive real property offered under this chapter if:(1) the individual is at least eighteen (18) years of age;(2) the individual applies for and receives a rehabilitation loan with respect to the real property not later than the period prescribed by the director of the agency in the rules and regulations described in section 11 of this chapter; and(3) the individual, and the individual's immediate family, has not previously participated in the program under this chapter.(c) Individuals who apply for the program and meet the requirements of subsection (b)(1) and (b)(3) are entitled to receive a list of all properties owned by the unit that are available under this chapter.(d) Individuals described in subsection (c) may apply for each dwelling in which they are interested. A drawing shall be held to determine those applicants receiving the dwellings. Each approved individual and the individual's immediate family may receive only one (1) dwelling in the drawing.As added by P.L.118-2013, SEC.16.
IN Code § 36-7-17.1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 17.1. Alternative Urban Homesteading Program for Qualified Individuals|36-7-17.1-7. Conveyances; Duties of Recipients

Sec. 7. (a) The conveyance of a dwelling to an applicant under this chapter shall be made in return for a fee of:(1) one dollar ($1); plus(2) the amounts described in IC 6-1.1-24-5(e)(4) through IC 6-1.1-24-5(e)(6);if the applicant executes an agreement that meets the minimum conditions specified in subsection (b).(b) The agreement described in subsection (a) must include the following minimum conditions:(1) The applicant must apply for and receive a rehabilitation loan with respect to the dwelling and the real property on which it is located not later than the period prescribed by the director of the agency in the rules and regulations described in section 11 of this chapter.(2) Upon receiving the rehabilitation loan described in subdivision (1), the applicant must comply with the program regulations set forth in 24 CFR 203.50 and 24 CFR 203.440 et seq., with respect to the rehabilitation loan described in subdivision (1).(3) The applicant must comply with any additional terms, conditions, and requirements that the agency may impose to ensure 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.As added by P.L.118-2013, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.251-2015, SEC.34; P.L.149-2016, SEC.98.
IN Code § 36-7-17.1-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 17.1. Alternative Urban Homesteading Program for Qualified Individuals|36-7-17.1-8. Conveyances; Methods Authorized

Sec. 8. (a) The agency shall convey real property acquired for the purposes of this chapter to an individual qualified under section 7 of this chapter by using a method prescribed by subsection (b) or (c).(b) The real property may be conveyed by a conditional sales contract, with title to remain in the agency until the individual receives the rehabilitation loan described in section 7(b)(1) of this chapter, subject to section 9 of this chapter.(c) The title to real property may be conveyed as a determinable fee, with the language of the granting clause in the deed of conveyance providing that the real property is conveyed on the conditions that the purchaser:(1) will apply for and receive a rehabilitation loan with respect to the real property not later than the period prescribed by the director of the agency in the rules and regulations described in section 11 of this chapter; and(2) will comply with such additional terms, conditions, and requirements as the agency requires under this chapter.As added by P.L.118-2013, SEC.16.
IN Code § 36-7-17.1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 17.1. Alternative Urban Homesteading Program for Qualified Individuals|36-7-17.1-9. Conveyances; Effect of Purchaser's Failure to Fulfill Agreement

Sec. 9. Before the vesting of a fee simple title in the purchaser under section 10 of this chapter, any material failure by the purchaser to carry out the agreement entered into under section 7 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.As added by P.L.118-2013, SEC.16.
IN Code § 36-7-17.1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 17.1. Alternative Urban Homesteading Program for Qualified Individuals|36-7-17.1-10. Conveyances; Fee Simple Title

Sec. 10. If, after purchasing real property under this chapter, an individual has complied with the terms of the individual's agreement under section 7(b)(1) and 7(b)(3) of this chapter, the agency shall convey to the individual a fee simple title to the real property.As added by P.L.118-2013, SEC.16.
IN Code § 36-7-17.1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 17.1. Alternative Urban Homesteading Program for Qualified Individuals|36-7-17.1-11. Rules and Regulations

Sec. 11. The director of the agency shall prescribe the rules and regulations necessary to carry out this chapter, including rules and regulations establishing the period by which an individual must apply for and receive a rehabilitation loan with respect to the dwelling and the real property on which it is located, as described in section 7(b)(1) of this chapter.As added by P.L.118-2013, SEC.16.
IN Code § 36-7-17.1-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 17.1. Alternative Urban Homesteading Program for Qualified Individuals|36-7-17.1-12. Retention of Deed by Unit; Property Deemed Municipal Property; Tax Exemption

Sec. 12. 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.As added by P.L.118-2013, SEC.16.
IN Code § 36-7-17.1-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 17.1. Alternative Urban Homesteading Program for Qualified Individuals|36-7-17.1-13. Property Not Applied for in Successive Drawings; Sale; Disposition of Proceeds

Sec. 13. (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 6-1.1-25-4(e).(d) If any proceeds remain after payment of the taxes under subsection (c), the proceeds shall be deposited in the county general fund.As added by P.L.118-2013, SEC.16.
IN Code § 36-7-18-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 18. Housing Authorities|36-7-18-1. Application of Chapter; Impairment of Contract; Fulfillment of Obligations

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to all units except townships.(b) Only the sections of this chapter that are listed in section 1.5 of this chapter apply to a consolidated city that by ordinance establishes or designates a department, division, or agency of the city to perform the public housing function.(c) An ordinance establishing or designating a department, division, or agency of a consolidated city to perform the public housing function may not impair the obligations of the housing authority existing under any contract in effect at the time that ordinance is effective. The consolidated city shall fulfill any obligations of the housing authority that are transferred to the consolidated city.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-11-4 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.37. Amended by P.L.339-1985, SEC.1; P.L.59-1986, SEC.17; P.L.344-1987, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-7-18-1.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 18. Housing Authorities|36-7-18-1.5. Powers of Agency Performing Public Housing Function

Sec. 1.5. If a consolidated city adopts an ordinance under section 1 of this chapter, the legislative body or the department, division, or agency performing the public housing function:(1) has all powers granted to it by the consolidated city under this section and IC 36-1;(2) has all powers granted to a housing authority by and is subject to sections 2, 3, 10(b), 10(c), 10(d), 15, 16(a), 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, and 42 of this chapter and may exercise all those powers as commissioners of a housing authority exercise those powers under those sections; and(3) designate officials or employees to exercise all its powers and execute all necessary documents, instruments, or obligations. However, notes or bonds issued by the consolidated city under this chapter shall be executed and attested as other notes or bonds of the consolidated city are executed and attested.As added by P.L.344-1987, SEC.3.
IN Code § 36-7-18-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 18. Housing Authorities|36-7-18-2. Declaration of Public Purpose

Sec. 2. The clearance, replanning, and reconstruction of the areas in which unsanitary or unsafe housing conditions exist and the providing of safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations for persons of low income are public uses and purposes for which public money may be spent and private property may be acquired.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-11-2 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.37.
IN Code § 36-7-18-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 18. Housing Authorities|36-7-18-3. "Persons of Low Income" Defined

Sec. 3. For purposes of this chapter, persons or families who, without financial assistance, lack the amount of income that a housing authority finds is necessary to enable them to live in decent, safe, and sanitary dwellings without overcrowding are considered persons of low income.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-11-3(k).]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.37.
IN Code § 36-7-18-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 18. Housing Authorities|36-7-18-4. Housing Authorities; Establishment; Procedure

Sec. 4. (a) A unit may establish a housing authority if the fiscal body of the unit, by resolution, declares that there is a need for an authority in the unit.(b) The determination as to whether or not there is a need for an authority may be made by the fiscal body:(1) on its own motion;(2) on the filing of a petition signed by twenty-five (25) residents of the unit and stating that there is a need for an authority in the unit; or(3) on receipt of an order from the division of family resources.(c) A resolution may be passed under this section only after a public hearing. Notice of the time, place, and purpose of the hearing must be given by the fiscal body by publication in accordance with IC 5-3-1.(d) The fiscal body of a unit may adopt a resolution declaring that there is need for a housing authority in the unit if it finds that:(1) unsanitary or unsafe dwelling accommodations are inhabited in the unit; or(2) there is a shortage of safe or sanitary dwelling accommodations available in the unit for persons of low income at rentals they can afford.In determining whether dwelling accommodations are unsafe or unsanitary, the fiscal body may consider the degree of overcrowding, the percentage of land coverage, the light, air, space, and access available to inhabitants, the size and arrangement of the rooms, the sanitary facilities, and the extent to which conditions in the buildings endanger life or property by fire or other causes.(e) In any proceeding involving any contract of a housing authority, the authority shall be conclusively presumed to have become established and authorized to transact business and exercise its powers under this chapter on proof of the adoption of a resolution by the fiscal body declaring the need for the authority. The resolution is sufficient if it declares that there is a need for an authority and finds that either or both of the conditions listed in subsection (d) exist in the unit. A copy of the resolution certified by the clerk of the fiscal body is admissible in evidence in any proceeding.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-11-4 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.37. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.45, SEC.32; P.L.41-1987, SEC.21; P.L.2-1992, SEC.891; P.L.4-1993, SEC.329; P.L.5-1993, SEC.337; P.L.24-1997, SEC.65; P.L.145-2006, SEC.375.
IN Code § 36-7-18-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 18. Housing Authorities|36-7-18-5. Commissioners; Appointment

Sec. 5. (a) After the fiscal body of a unit adopts a resolution under section 4 of this chapter, persons shall be appointed as commissioners of the housing authority in the following manner:(1) In a city, the fiscal body shall promptly notify the city executive of the adoption of the resolution. The executive shall then appoint seven (7) persons, one (1) of whom must be a resident of a housing project under the jurisdiction of the housing authority, no more than four (4) of whom may be of the same political party, as commissioners of the housing authority.(2) In a town or county, the fiscal body shall appoint seven (7) persons, one (1) of whom must be a person directly assisted by the housing authority, no more than four (4) of whom may be of the same political party, as commissioners of the housing authority.(b) Subsequent appointments to the authority shall be made in the same manner.(c) A commissioner of a housing authority must be a resident of the area in which the housing authority has jurisdiction as provided in section 41 of this chapter.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-11-5 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.37. Amended by P.L.340-1985, SEC.1; P.L.229-2001, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-7-18-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 18. Housing Authorities|36-7-18-6. Commissioners Not Officers or Employees of Unit; Exceptions

Sec. 6. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a commissioner of a housing authority may not be an officer or employee of the unit for which the authority is created.(b) A member of a redevelopment commission established by a unit under IC 36-7-14 may be a commissioner of a housing authority of the unit.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-11-5 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.37. Amended by P.L.26-1993, SEC.7; P.L.263-1993, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-7-18-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 18. Housing Authorities|36-7-18-7. Commissioners; Terms of Office; Certificates of Appointment

Sec. 7. (a) The executive or fiscal body appointing the first commissioners of a housing authority shall fix their terms as follows:(1) One (1) year for two (2) of the commissioners.(2) Two (2) years for two (2) of the commissioners.(3) Three (3) years for one (1) of the commissioners.(4) Four (4) years for two (2) of the commissioners.After that, appointments to the authority are for a term of four (4) years, except that all vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term. A commissioner serves until the commissioner's successor is appointed and qualified.(b) A certificate for the appointment or reappointment of a commissioner of a housing authority must be filed with the clerk of the fiscal body of the unit. The certificate is conclusive evidence of the proper appointment of the commissioner.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-11-5 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.37. Amended by P.L.229-2001, SEC.2; P.L.127-2017, SEC.212.
IN Code § 36-7-18-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 18. Housing Authorities|36-7-18-8. Commissioners; Compensation; Expenses

Sec. 8. A commissioner of a housing authority is entitled to:(1) a per diem allowance of twenty-five dollars ($25) for attending a meeting of the authority; and(2) reimbursement for necessary expenses, including traveling expenses, incurred in the discharge of the commissioner's duties.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-7-11-5 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.37. Amended by P.L.308-1989, SEC.1.
IN Code § 36-7-18-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 18. Housing Authorities|36-7-18-9. Commissioners; Removal From Office

Sec. 9. (a) A commissioner of a housing authority may be removed for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office, by:(1) the city executive, for a city housing authority;(2) the town fiscal body, for a town housing authority; or(3) the county fiscal body, for a county housing authority.(b) A commissioner may be removed under subsection (a) only if the commissioner was given a copy of the charges at least ten (10) days before a hearing on the charges and had an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel. In a city, the fiscal body shall appoint the hearing officer for the hearing, which may not be the city executive when the city executive is the person bringing the charges. The commissioner against whom the charges are made may require that the hearing be open to the public. After the removal of a commissioner, a record of the proceedings, together with the charges and findings, shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the fiscal body of the unit.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-4-8-5 part; 18-7-11-7.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.37. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.313, SEC.1; P.L.344-1987, SEC.4; P.L.127-2017, SEC.213.
IN Code § 36-7-18-9.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 18. Housing Authorities|36-7-18-9.1. Commissioners; Residence Requirement; Removal

Sec. 9.1. A commissioner of a housing authority is automatically removed whenever the commissioner's residence is outside the boundaries of the unit having the housing authority.As added by P.L.340-1985, SEC.2.
IN Code § 36-7-18-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 36. Local Government|Article 7. Planning and Development|Chapter 18. Housing Authorities|36-7-18-10. Employees; Legal Services; Pension Plans

Sec. 10. (a) A housing authority may employ an executive director, technical experts, and other permanent and temporary officers, agents, and employees required by the authority, and may determine their qualifications, duties, and compensation.(b) If a housing authority needs legal services, it may call upon the attorney for the unit or may employ its own counsel and legal staff.(c) A housing authority may delegate powers and duties to its agents and employees.(d) A housing authority may contract for and purchase adequate pension plans on behalf of those employees. The plans may be purchased from any insurance company licensed to sell such plans in the state, or from any other financial institutions that are approved by a federal agency with which the authority has dealings, notwithstanding any statute providing for participation of public employees in the public employees retirement fund or any other publicly governed fund. The expenses of such a contract or purchase shall be paid from funds of the authority as other expenses are paid.[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citations: 18-4-8-5 part; 18-7-11-5 part.]As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.37. Amended by P.L.344-1987, SEC.5.