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Request for Proposals for Property Available for Reinvestment
Spring Sale - Proposals Due February 18, 2026
The City of Paducah, Kentucky periodically accepts sealed proposals for the purchase and transfer of surplus real property for the construction of site built, conventionally framed owner-occupied single-family homes. Commercial development also will be considered, under the same construction guidelines. Developers wishing to purchase a lot on which to build single-family homes must enter into a developer agreement with the City of Paducah. Developers will be required to market the home to an owner-occupied buyer. City/Urban Renewal Community Development owned property will not be sold for the construction of single-family rental units. Duplexes will only be considered on lots that are 8,000 square feet or larger and multi-family requires a minimum lot size of 9,000 square feet.
Property will only be sold if immediate development is proposed and the probability of such activity is high.
All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Sealed Bid” with the address of the property on the outside and the bidder's name and contact information on the outside of the bid package. Persons interested in submitting a sealed proposal for more than one property must submit a separate written offer for each property. Proposals can be mailed or delivered in person to the City of Paducah, Planning Department, 300 South 5th Street, City Hall, Paducah, KY 42003. The City of Paducah reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted.
For additional information, call the Planning Department at 270-444-8690. All sealed bids must be received in the Planning Department prior to 4 p.m. CST on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. All proposals will be opened Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 9 a.m. CST in the City of Paducah Commission Chambers located in City Hall (300 South 5th Street)
Surplus Property Sale Summary - Proposals Due February 18, 2026
Available Surplus Properties
Each address provides information about the property including lot dimensions, zoning information, and an aerial map.
All property is sold “as is” and with no implied warranty of clear title. The buyer is responsible for ensuring clear title prior to purchase. If the purchaser decides to purchase without the benefit of a title exam, a quitclaim deed will be granted. To be considered, bidders must be current on City taxes and have no existing liens on any property currently owned in the City of Paducah.
Preparing a Proposal and Scoring Criteria
Proposal Bid Form and Scoring Criteria Proposal Requirements Sample Documents to Help Prepare Your Proposal
Proposals must include at a minimum the following information:
- Completed Bid form indicating the intended use and bid offer. Minimum bid for the property is $1 unless otherwise noted on the property page. Upon bid acceptance, bidder will be responsible for paying the cost of deed preparation and recording (approximately $250). Should a bidder request a title exam, the bidder will be responsible for paying that cost as well.
- Detailed description of the proposed improvements and how the property will be used.
- Detailed construction plans. All changes and improvements necessary both to meet code requirements as well as to provide for the intended use must be specified and detailed. As an incentive to purchase the lot, the City has several single-family home plans that may be used at no cost to the buyer. The plans are to be used one time only on the lot for which they are approved. Any modifications to the plans will be at the buyer’s expense. An artist rendering of a front façade and floor plans can be found on the surplus property page (scroll down on this page).
- Detailed description of landscape improvements. (Landscape Plan drawings may be required for commercial development)
- Project timeline. Improvements must be completed within 1 year, unless an extension is requested and granted in writing. A request for an extension must be submitted prior to the 1-year deadline, and justification for the request must be included with pictures showing process. Extension requests for projects that have not started construction within the first year will only be considered if extenuating circumstances can be documented. The maximum extension is one additional year.
- Cost Estimate of improvements by a knowledgeable & experienced third-party professional, e.g. an engineer, architect or experienced contractor. Projects should be broken down by cost centers.
- Proof of financial ability to complete the project in an amount matching the estimated costs. Proof must be in the form of a letter of credit, loan commitment, proof of cash on hand, or some other proof of financial ability acceptable to the City. Grants or special financing must be listed, however, they cannot count toward financial ability unless a copy of the award notice or other acceptable guarantee is provided.
- For Southside Development Area Properties Only - If a bidder plans to apply for Southside Incentive Grant funds for this project, the application for the grant must accompany the bid package.
House Plans
As an incentive to purchase the lot, the City has several single-family home plans that may be used at no cost to the buyer. Any modifications to the plans will be at the buyer’s expense.
House Plans - Artist Renderings and Floor Plans
How Does Paducah Acquire Surplus Property?
The City of Paducah has acquired properties through the years by donations, code enforcement, grants, and a variety of other reasons.
Control of City properties are handled by one of three entities: the City of Paducah, Urban Renewal & Community Development Agency (URCDA), or Paducah Main Street. If the City of Paducah is the listed owner, then a proposal will need to be made to the City Commission. If the owner is URCDA or Main Street, then a proposal will need to be made to the appropriate board. These two boards are made up of private citizens appointed by the Mayor and Commission. Paducah Main Street generally controls the sale of properties in LowerTown and downtown. URCDA oversees the transactions in the Fountain Avenue project area, and also controls several properties throughout city limits.
The process for obtaining a property is essentially the same for all three entities. Once you have identified a desired public property, a proposal must be developed and submitted to the respective board for consideration. Planning staff will assist you in getting your proposal to the appropriate board. All proposal requirements must be met and a complete proposal submitted to the board before it will be considered. In general, the requirements must include at a minimum: a narrative of the project outlining the intended use of the property; the proposed purchase price; detailed rehab or construction plans with floor plans, elevations, and landscaping; a firm third party detailed estimate of construction costs from an engineer, architect, or contractor; a project timeline; and proof of financial ability to complete the project from a lending institution.
