More than 100 Detroiters received deeds this summer through the Detroit Land Bank Authority’s Buy Back Program. The program gives residents occupying a DLBA-owned house an opportunity to purchase the home for $1,000 after completing a year of homebuyer counseling - and having saved up enough funds to pay their first summer tax bill. Since 2016, more than 900 people have completed the program and received deeds. "Now instead of a vacant house in the city, we have homeownership, and we need to bui
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More than 100 Detroiters received deeds this summer through the Detroit Land Bank Authority’s Buy Back Program. The program gives residents occupying a DLBA-owned house an opportunity to purchase the home for $1,000 after completing a year of homebuyer counseling - and having saved up enough funds to pay their first summer tax bill. Since 2016, more than 900 people have completed the program and received deeds. "Now instead of a vacant house in the city, we have homeownership, and we need to bui
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Putting publicly owned vacant lots back into the hands of Detroiters for private ownership, Detroit Land Bank Authority's Side Lot program is an ongoing vacant land sales program since 2014. Sold for just $100 each exclusively to Detroit homeowners, Side Lots are a way to restore land ownership, eliminate blight, and make neighborhoods safer and more attractive. Owning the lot or lots next door gives neighbors the power to control the land in their community, expand their yards, create gathering
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Putting publicly owned vacant lots back into the hands of Detroiters for private ownership, Detroit Land Bank Authority's Side Lot program is an ongoing vacant land sales program since 2014. Sold for just $100 each exclusively to Detroit homeowners, Side Lots are a way to restore land ownership, eliminate blight, and make neighborhoods safer and more attractive. Owning the lot or lots next door gives neighbors the power to control the land in their community, expand their yards, create gathering
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The Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) has created 1,119 homeowners to date! Launched in February 2016, the Buy Back program allows occupants of DLBA-owned homes to purchase the property while connecting them to public benefits and resources. The first round of participants “graduated” in the summer of 2017. The Buy Back Program was created to provide a path forward for occupants of DLBA-owned houses. It allows an eligible occupant of a DLBA-owned property to gain ownership of the house in which
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The Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) has created 1,119 homeowners to date! Launched in February 2016, the Buy Back program allows occupants of DLBA-owned homes to purchase the property while connecting them to public benefits and resources. The first round of participants “graduated” in the summer of 2017. The Buy Back Program was created to provide a path forward for occupants of DLBA-owned houses. It allows an eligible occupant of a DLBA-owned property to gain ownership of the house in which
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Detroit Land Bank Authority's side lot program hits 10,000 purchases
Detroit Land Bank Authority's side lot program hits 10,000 purchases
Sep 19, 2018
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@buildingdet Detroit Land bank buy back program Staff with Detroit Land Bank Authority handed out deeds to 135 people who graduated from its Home Buy Back program. Smiles and cheers filled a gymnasium as Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and staff from the Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) handed out the official documents. The Deeds sealed the sign of homeownership for people like 23-year-old Imani Davey. You can read the full article clickondetroit.com. #DetroitConstruction #RealEstateDetroit #Detroi
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@buildingdet Detroit Land bank buy back program Staff with Detroit Land Bank Authority handed out deeds to 135 people who graduated from its Home Buy Back program. Smiles and cheers filled a gymnasium as Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and staff from the Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) handed out the official documents. The Deeds sealed the sign of homeownership for people like 23-year-old Imani Davey. You can read the full article clickondetroit.com. #DetroitConstruction #RealEstateDetroit #Detroi
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Today, the Detroit Land Bank (DLBA) and community partners celebrate another successful summer exit of the DLBA’s Occupied Buy Back Program. @buildingdet In 2024, 88 Detroiters who had a documented connection to a Land Bank owned home completed the program and officially became homeowners. Through a year of financial counseling, homeowner workshops, and saving toward property taxes, participants gained the tools and support needed for long-term stability. Since 2016, more than 1,300 Detroiters h
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Today, the Detroit Land Bank (DLBA) and community partners celebrate another successful summer exit of the DLBA’s Occupied Buy Back Program. @buildingdet In 2024, 88 Detroiters who had a documented connection to a Land Bank owned home completed the program and officially became homeowners. Through a year of financial counseling, homeowner workshops, and saving toward property taxes, participants gained the tools and support needed for long-term stability. Since 2016, more than 1,300 Detroiters h
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Detroit families are keeping their homes and building a stronger future together. Through the Detroit Land Bank's Buy Back Program, residents who’ve had a documented connection to their homes, whether as a previous owner, renter, or family member, are getting their titles restored. This ensures that the people who have cared for these homes and believed in their neighborhoods can stay in place. Instead of displacing Detroiters, we’re investing in keeping houses occupied and blocks stable. Partic
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Detroit families are keeping their homes and building a stronger future together. Through the Detroit Land Bank's Buy Back Program, residents who’ve had a documented connection to their homes, whether as a previous owner, renter, or family member, are getting their titles restored. This ensures that the people who have cared for these homes and believed in their neighborhoods can stay in place. Instead of displacing Detroiters, we’re investing in keeping houses occupied and blocks stable. Partic
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Program allows Detroiters to buy back homes lost to foreclosure
Jul 11, 2017
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Detroit Land Bank Buy Back program has helped more than 1,000 Detroiters become homeowners
Aug 15, 2023
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🏡✨ The Detroit Land Bank Authority is making home & land ownership more accessible and affordable than ever for Detroit residents like Pastor Alonzo Bell. This is your moment to invest in your future and your city. Let’s build Detroit together! 🌆🔑 Find out more at BuildingDetroit.org #OpportunityRising | City of Detroit Government
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🏡✨ The Detroit Land Bank Authority is making home & land ownership more accessible and affordable than ever for Detroit residents like Vincent Orr. This is your moment to invest in your future and your city. Let’s build Detroit together! 🌆🔑 #OpportunityRising | City of Detroit Government
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Detroit land bank program helping residents buy their homes surpasses milestone
Aug 15, 2023
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Audit finds Detroit's demolition program mismanaged, land bank fires back
Mar 23, 2017
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What is the Detroit Land Bank Authority?
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Buyback program by Land Bank lets people own houses they were living in
Jul 19, 2019
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Detroit Land Bank @buildingdet House purchased for 12K before and after five month Project @projectcityproperties 🏚️🏠🚀 Let me know what y’all think. #detroit #investing #remodel #renovate #realestateinvestors #detroitlandbankrenovation #projectcitypropertiesdet313 #ICantLie #Onme 🫱🏾‍🫲🏿 | ProjectcityDt
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Independent study finds Detroit Land Bank has made $2 billion value increase
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Future of the Detroit Land Bank Authority
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Detroit Land Bank Authority: Buy Back Exit Program
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Independent study finds Detroit Land Bank has made $2 billion value increase
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Detroit's blight removal program reduces abandoned homes from 47,000 to under 1,000
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Detroit's blight removal program reduces abandoned homes from 47,000 to under 1,000
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Detroit Land Bank buy back program ushers in over 100 new homeowners
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Detroit, we’re 2 BILLION UP! 🦾Since 2014, the Detroit Land Bank has helped generate over $2B in increased home values, transforming nearly 42,000 properties and strengthening neighborhoods citywide.🏠🏘️ This is what community investment looks like. | Detroit Land Bank Authority
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New study shows economic impact of Detroit Land Bank
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Melvin Walker is a Detroiter who purchased his house with a goal in mind. Through the Detroit Land Bank, Melvin was able to buy property in the City for an incredibly low price. After months of TLC, his house has become a home and he's ready for new beginnings! "The sky is the limit here - If you wanna be a part of it, come on, because we're going to the top. We're buying back Detroit!" To learn more about available properties and other programs available at the Detroit Land Bank Authority, call
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The Detroit Land Bank Authority is excited to partner with 501(c)(3) organizations and community partners like you! Create-A-Project is a program built for legal entities looking to obtain vacant land. 💻🖱 Visit buildingdetroit.org/create-a-project to learn more about how to make a Neighborhood Lot your own. The application process is simple and there are hundreds of parcels waiting for you. Each Neighborhood Lot is available for purchase at $250 each. To apply, click the link above and get sta
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Detroit property authority hits major milestone in boosting city appeal
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DETROIT LAND BANK AUTHORITY OCCUPIED BUY BACK PROGRAM – EXIT EVENT
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This isn’t just about land, it’s about people building pride, beauty, and community together. Through the Detroit Land Bank’s Side Lot Program and partnership with the Wayne County Treasurer’s Office, residents are turning blight to beauty on Burgess Street. By investing in vacant lots and reimagining abandoned spaces, neighbors are building something greater than property lines, they’re building community. Visit: detroitmi.gov/engagedetroit | City of Detroit Government
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