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Council rescinds demolition order for rehabbed property and approves sale of small city parcel

Hammond City Council/Board · March 20, 2026
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Summary

Council rescinded a demolition order for 15631 77th Place after staff reported the property rehab is complete and approved sale of a small, nonbuildable city parcel at 5633 Walter Avenue to an adjacent property owner.

Hammond council voted to rescind an order to demolish a property at 15631 77th Place after staff reported the rehab was complete and the owner was closing on a sale. The action will also address a lingering $10,000 bond from a prior payment, staff said.

Separately, council approved an agreement to sell a small city-owned parcel at 5633 Walter Avenue to an adjoining property owner who wants to increase the size of their yard; staff noted the parcel is not buildable. Both actions were approved by voice vote.