Squatters in vacant properties
Summary
Squatters are breaking into empty homes and commercial buildings, stripping copper and damaging property — costing the city expensive demolitions like the old hotel. A task force, rental property bonds, and a standardized owner affidavit for JPD removal were all discussed.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Demolishing squatter-damaged buildings has cost the city hundreds of thousands of dollars — one teardown ran about $300,000.
Property owners and neighbors of vacant buildings who see blight removed and damage stopped.
Absentee owners who decline to act could face bonds, liens, and code enforcement liability.
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