Savanna, IL · Carroll County
Owner Election Form (IDHA Tear Down Grant)
Property owners submit this form to tell the City of Savanna whether they wish to sell a parcel or retain it while the city removes its structure.
What this form is
This form records an owner's choice for a property connected to the IDHA Tear Down Grant. Owners can choose to sell and convey the parcel for a purchase price based on appraisal, capped at $5,000 minus preparation costs, or retain title and consent to the city removing the structure at no cost. The form asks for the property address or tax parcel ID, owner names, contact information, and an owner's signature and date.
Who needs it
Owners of a property included in the grant use this form to choose whether to sell the parcel or retain title while the city removes its structure.
How to submit it
Return the form using the enclosed self-addressed stamped envelope or drop it off at Savanna City Hall, 333 Chicago Ave, Savanna, IL 61074.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Owner Election Form for the IDHA Tear Down Grant.
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Complete The Form
Enter the property address or tax parcel ID, owner names, and contact information, then select one of the two options.
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Sign And Date
Have an owner sign and date the form. The document does not identify an attachment to gather.
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Return The Form
Use the enclosed self-addressed stamped envelope or drop off the form at Savanna City Hall.
Frequently asked questions
- What choices does the owner election form offer?
- Owners may choose to sell and convey the parcel for a purchase price based on appraisal, not exceeding $5,000 minus preparation costs, or retain title and consent to the city removing the structure at no cost.
- What information does the form ask for?
- The form asks for the property address or tax parcel ID, owner names, mailing address, phone number, and an owner's signature and date.
- Do I need a notary for the owner election form?
- No. This form is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the owner election form?
- Return it using the enclosed self-addressed stamped envelope or drop it off at Savanna City Hall, 333 Chicago Ave, Savanna, IL 61074.