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1. How do I inspect a property I am interested in?

We encourage all applicants to do an exterior inspection (from public right of way) before applying. 

However, applicants who wish to enter any property for any purpose related to this program, must obtain (and provide a copy to the City) written permission from the listed owner on the Saint Louis County records. The City of Ferguson cannot grant access to any property until the quit-claim deeds and the redevelopment agreement are signed. 

To find the owner’s information, please visit the link below and search the property you are interested in (note the only contact information available to the County and City is the mailing address):

https://stlcogis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e70f8f1814a34cd7bf8f6766bd950c68/

NOTE: There is no guarantee that you will be able to access the property before you acquire it through this program. You are acquiring property "as-is, where-is" through this program and you will be held to all standards set forth in the redevelopment agreement that is negotiated with the City. To access a property owned by the City of Ferguson, please contact the Planning & Development Office.

2. How much does the property cost?

(The pricing of properties through this program may change in the future)

The Financial benefit of this program is that the property itself is provided to the successful applicant at no cost* other than all associated costs with acquiring and redeveloping the property as set forth in the program guidelines and any redevelopment agreement negotiated between the applicant and the City.  

There can be substantial cost to the successful applicant in the process of clearing the title, which is required through this program. Any and all costs that are incurred by the City of Ferguson through the acquisition and redevelopment of any property will be the sole responsibility of the successful applicant as set forth in the contract. 

3. How do I obtain a title search?

 A title search or property title search is the process of retrieving documents evidencing events in the history of a piece of real property, to determine relevant interests in and regulations concerning that property.

You can obtain a title search through a title company. It is best for you to identify a title company you will be working with to clear the title in the future. You can begin the title clearing process once you obtain the quitclaim deed from the City.