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City of South Bend Department of Community Investment State law outlines procedures for disposing of property owned by local government. These procedures vary considerably based on several factors such as which entity of the City of South Bend owns the property. Once you’ve identified that the property is owned by the City, we suggest emailing emichaels@southbendin.gov or calling Erin Michaels of the Department of Community Investment at 574-235-5931 for assistance. It is very likely it will take at least three months to complete this process. Property Information Tax Key Number: (To find tax key number or property address next door, you may want to use MACOG or contact the County Assessor for assistance 574-235-9523.) Address: Reason for interest in property: Personal Information I own property directly abutting this property. I do not currently owe any delinquent taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, or costs attributed a tax sale of real property, either in St. Joseph County or any other County in the state of Indiana. Name: Address: Phone Number: Email: Signature: I understand that there is a public bidding process that the City of South Bend must follow for the sale of city- owned property, and further that in addition to the cost, there is the cost of advertising in the newspapers, cost of recording the deed, cost of appraisal (if required), cost of title search, all of which I am responsible for if I am the successful bidder. Application To Purchase Vacant City-Owned Property