Demolition & Clearance

The City of Jacksoville is committed to eliminating slum and blight conditions posing health and safety problems within the community.

	The Demolition and Clearance Program includes several techniques designed to address this situation. Its purpose is to demolish the structures, which have become unsafe or are health hazards due to disrepair and neglect. The Community Development Division has limited funds available to assist propery owners with the cost of demolition.  The Demolition and Clearance Program provides grants to assist those property owners who are in violation of the City's codes and ordinances.
	In a major effort to reduce the cost of removing these dilapidated structures, Community Development partnershis with the Fire Department to assist with the demolition of structures. The Community Development Division works with the property owners, prepares the necessary documentations, and tests the property for hazardous material prior to demolition.
	If the property is suitable, the Fire Department conducts Live Fire Training exercises and burns the structures, providing valuable training to the firefighters.

Guidelines:

• Strucuture must be in a dilapidated condition and pose a health & safety problem
• Strucutre must be un-occupied and located within the city limits
• Strucutre must have no outstanding liens, judgements, taxes or pending litigations
• Structure must be inspected by the City of Jacksonville's Code Enforcement or Inspections Department

Call 910 938-5286 for more information.