This bill amends existing Iowa law to enhance the authority of cities regarding the demolition of abandoned buildings. It allows cities to recover demolition costs from property owners within the preceding five years if certain conditions are met. These conditions include the property owner's failure to perform the demolition within a reasonable time after notice, the property being classified as abandoned, unpaid property taxes for at least one year, and the property being cited for nuisance violations at least six times in the past six months.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that a city's plan to demolish an abandoned building does not prevent a court from granting the city title to the property. This provision aims to streamline the process for cities to address public safety and health concerns related to abandoned structures while ensuring that property owners are held accountable for their properties.

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Introduced: 364.12, 657A.10B