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New Housing Report Outlines Future of Abandoned VT Properties
The Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development is conducting a study on the feasibility of creating a Land Bank.
4 Feb 2025
St. Louis Eyes Land Bank for Vacant Homes
The St. Louis County Council will consider whether to create a land bank to address the ongoing issue of derelict properties in the county.
30 Jan 2025
Over $1.3 Million Awarded to Build and Rehab Homes, Tear Down Others in Allegany County
The Allegany County Land Bank was awarded a $1.3M grant to enhance the local housing stock, eliminate blight, and create affordable housing.
24 Jan 2025
Monroe County Addresses Housing Issues with Creation of Land Bank
The Monroe County Land Bank will work to eliminate unsafe, vacant and abandoned properties while working to create affordable homeownership opportunities.
22 Jan 2025
Genessee County Land Bank Celebrates 1,000 Demolitions in 2024
The Genessee County Land Bank marked two decades of work in revitalizing vacant and underused property in 2024.
1 Jan 2025
Governor Moore Announces Historic State Funding to Accelerate Rehabilitation of Vacant Buildings and Create More Affordable Housing in Baltimore City
Gov. Moore announced $50.8M in awards through Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative to revitalize Baltimore’s neighborhoods by reducing vacant buildings.
17 Dec 2024
Birmingham Land Bank Authority Cuts Ribbon on a Home for the Holidays
Birmingham Land Bank Authority held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate a new affordable housing neighborhood in Fountain Heights.
13 Dec 2024
Fulton Seeks Block Grant Funds to Demolish 36 Dangerous Vacant Properties
The city of Fulton announced that it will request funds from Community Development Block Grants to demo 36 dangerous, vacant buildings.
4 Dec 2024
89 Condemned Properties in Terre Haute have been Demolished This Year So Far
Terre Haute has taken down 89 condemned buildings so far this year, helping to address blight and improve neighborhoods throughout the city.
4 Dec 2024
Brattleboro’s Vacant Property Ordinance Sent Back for Revisions
Brattleboro Select Board will revise a new vacant building ordinance again before adoption based on additional feedback from city officials and the public.
4 Dec 2024