{"id":211436,"date":"2017-01-04T08:31:07","date_gmt":"2017-01-04T13:31:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-1.tempurl.host\/?p=211436"},"modified":"2021-06-24T09:27:27","modified_gmt":"2021-06-24T13:27:27","slug":"mow-to-own-eustis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thegraphicgeek.com\/demo-cflwire\/mow-to-own-eustis\/","title":{"rendered":"City of Eustis Offers Surplus Properties in “Mow-to-Own” Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

EUSTIS –\u00a0<\/strong>In an attempt to reduce the number of city-owned properties, the City of Eustis is once again offering land parcels to anyone interested. No need to break the bank or get a loan. All you need is a lawn mower and maybe a rake.<\/p>\n

The city first launched its “Mow-to-Own” program in October 2016 which was a success. In the short months since the program was initially launched, 21 properties were successfully taken over by various residents and non-profit organizations by simply agreeing to maintain the property for a two-year period and three other properties were sold using a cash bid.<\/p>\n

City officials announced on Tuesday that there are still 14 properties available of which 9 of them qualify for the “Mow-to-Own” program and the remaining larger lots are available with cash bids.<\/p>\n

The requirements to qualify for the program are very reasonable, making it easy for almost anyone to apply and are therefore being given on a first come, first served basis.<\/p>\n

To qualify, applicants must submit an application with their information and a $100 non-refundable fee. Other requirements require that applicants may not have any delinquent utility bills, nuisance violations, building and zoning violations, or unpaid property taxes within the last two years.<\/p>\n

As payment for the property, the chosen applicant must maintain the property for a two-year period by mowing, raking, removing fallen trees or branches, and keeping up with regular city ordinances. After the two-year period, the City of Eustis will award full ownership of the property.<\/p>\n

“We are very grateful for this opportunity and look forward to developing a future home here and will care for it wholeheartedly,” said Ian Grace, a “mow-to-own” applicant. “My wife and I are happy to have this great program and hope it benefits the City of Eustis greatly.”<\/p>\n

A map showing the properties available can be found on the City of Eustis website HERE<\/strong>. Applications and requirements are also found on their website HERE<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Anyone interested in the program must submit a completed application along with bid sheet and a $100 fee to the Development Services Department located in City Hall at 4 N. Grove Street.