The last thing I heard on this matter is that the City puts priority on selling lots that have homes on them so buying VACANT City-owned lots can be slow. It also depends on how long the property has been in the City's inventory. If it was recently acquired by the City, it may take some time before it is recorded properly in its inventory & prepared for sale. The reason I was told for the delay is -- not enough staff and TOO many tax foreclosures.

Nonetheless, take a trip to the Planning & Development Department's Welcome Center at Cadillac Place downtown if you know it's a City-owned property. IF you have any problems, contact the Ombudsman's Office.