Property Foreclosure and Acquisition for Affordable Housing
Summary
The board is reviewing how to leverage online tax foreclosure sales and struck-off properties managed by Linebarger Attorneys to acquire land for affordable housing. Future workshops will address renewing the city's surplus property ordinance to streamline this pipeline.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Property acquisitions through tax sales involve purchase costs and potential statutory redemption reimbursements.
Low- and moderate-income residents seeking affordable housing opportunities in Galveston.
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