City Council today approved the sale of 31 vacant, City-owned lots in Auburn Gresham for $1 each today as part of Mayor Emanuel's ongoing Large Lots program.

The properties will be sold “as-is” via a quit claim deed. Zoned for residential use, most are being planned as green space or community gardens.

The Large Lots program makes vacant, city-owned lots available to qualifying property owners for $1 per parcel. Launched in 2014 in greater Englewood, the program was later expanded to the East Garfield Park, Austin, Roseland and Pullman communities. More than 550 lots have been sold to date.

One additional lot was also approved for sale today in the Woodlawn community, where the sales of 276 lots were closed last year.

The Large Lots initiative is part of Mayor Emanuel’s “Five Year Housing Plan,” which aims to invest $1.3 million to create, improve, and preserve 41,000 units of housing. Approximately 4,000 lots are currently available for purchase in 33 different community areas.

Applicants are required to own property on the same block, be current on their property taxes and have no outstanding debt to the city, among other requirements. Up to two lots are available per application. Visit LargeLots.org for more information.

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