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Sale of City-owned properties in 20th Ward to adjacent neighbors under ChiBlockBuilder platform
Chicago's ordinance authorizes the sale of 'side yards' category City lots via chiblockbuilder.com, with eligibility determined by ownership, maintenance ability, and tax payment capacity. A randomized lottery selects from multiple eligible applicants. The deed includes a restriction requiring five-year ownership and improvement as a landscaped side yard, with purchase prices at 10% of CBRE Group, Inc.'s market value assessment.
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