Unsafe Building November 12, 2026

The City of Muncie Unsafe Building hearing on November 12, 2026, reviewed numerous residential and commercial properties under rehabilitation or demolition orders. The board generally affirmed existing orders and continued cases for 30–120 days, often requiring progress or final inspections. Property owners and managers reported approved bids for roof replacements and other repairs, including at a 22nd Street property; these were private property-owner expenditures, not city contract awards. Middletown Property Group also reported hiring Jackson Plumbing for work at a property where water service had been left off, and Tri County Pest Control was cited for pest treatment. No municipal procurement award or spending decision was identified.

The board discharged a case after repairs were completed, modified demolition orders to rehabilitation orders for two properties, and continued other demolition cases while owners pursued repair, sale, or demolition plans. At 15 East Columbus Street, the representative reported receiving a facade grant of about $6,000 and seeking additional contractor quotes to assess stabilization; no new grant or contract was approved at the hearing. The board also affirmed a rehabilitation order, imposed a $2,500 civil penalty for failure to appear, and continued that case for 30 days. Inspection requirements and case deadlines were the primary actions affecting owners and contractors.