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County to transfer tax‑sale lot for three affordable homes; deed and tax abatement steps next
Summary
The board authorized the chair to sign an agreement allowing a nonprofit (referred to as 7‑1‑2 and Habitat) to take county‑owned vacant lots on Minister Springs/Minstrel Street and build three single‑family homes, returning property to tax rolls; taxes and city abatement were discussed as next steps.
County attorney Christine Bracker briefed supervisors on a county‑owned tax‑sale property on Minister Springs (referred to in materials) and an agreement allowing nonprofit developers to take ownership and build new single‑family residences.
Details: The county redeemed a tax sale certificate and now holds title to the lot(s). The plan discussed at the meeting would convert two parcels into three buildable lots so that three new single‑family homes can be constructed by partner organizations, including Habitat for Humanity and a group referenced as “7 1 2.” The goal is to return the parcels to the tax rolls.
Board action: The board authorized the chair to sign the agreement that allows the nonprofit to take ownership and proceed with construction. The item passed on voice vote (“All those in favor say aye”).
Clarifications and next steps: Staff said that tax abatement by both the county and the city may be necessary as part of the transfer and that the parties are coordinating with the city. County staff said 7 1 2 has been working with the city and that the transfer should proceed smoothly; staff will prepare a deed when the agreement is entered.
Why it matters: Transferring tax‑sale properties to nonprofit builders can return vacant lots to productive use, increase affordable housing stock and restore parcels to the tax rolls.
