Gary, Indiana to sell its abandoned homes for $1

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15. Might help to actually read the article

"The program, announced in June, will offer Gary residents a chance to pay less for a house than for their morning coffee, as long as they meet a minimum income threshold (starting at $35,250 for one person) and demonstrate the financial ability to bring the neglected property up to code within six months. Those selected would have to live in the home for five years before receiving full ownership.

Nearly 400 people picked up applications on the first day they were available. After an extensive preselection process, the city will choose 12 out of 25 finalists in a lottery next month."

Offer open only to Gary residents.
Income needed to bring house up to code for safety of resident and meet goal of improving city.
Have to live in property for five years to get ownership.
Only starting with 12.