The house at 1526 5th Street was demolished by Gyhra Construction recently. The property is owned by Don and Anita Bentz. Photo courtesy of Pawnee County Sheriff Braden Lang
Since the program's inception in 2020, Pawnee City's demolition reimbursement program has paid out $100,295 to reimburse 27 demolition projects.
The program, which is part of the city's beautification initiative, reimburses property owners up to $4,000 for the demolition of blighted buildings.
The city works in conjuction with the Pawnee City Development Corporation (PCDC) to fund the program. Homeo…