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section: housing
first_reported: 2026-11-04 19:52 CST
updated: 2026-11-04 19:52 CST
status: reported
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# Memo proposes demolishing unsafe structures within 96 hours

An Oct. 30 memo from Austin Development Services proposes a new emergency demolition process for unsafe structures, which could act within 96 hours.

Section: [Housing & Homelessness](/austin/section/housing.md) · Entities: [Austin Development Services](/austin/wiki/austin-development-services.md)

## Coverage

- [KXAN (NBC)](https://www.kxan.com/news/memo-austin-proposes-new-plan-that-could-demolish-unsafe-structures-within-96-hours/), 2026-11-04 19:52 CST: Memo: Austin proposes new plan that could demolish unsafe structures within 96 hours

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