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City of Jackson has Nearly a Quarter of Mississippi’s Abandoned Properties
Within the state of Mississippi, the city of Jackson has approximately 25% of the state’s total abandoned properties.
9 Sep 2024
Allegheny County Accepting Applications for Blight Removal Funds
Allegheny County, PA is working to reduce vacant property rates and create a path to community revitalization through blight removal funding.
8 Sep 2024
Mission Possible: Cuyahoga Land Bank Battles Blight to Improve Neighborhoods
The Cuyahoga Land Bank is working to acquire vacant, blighted properties to bring them back to productive use throughout the city of Cleveland.
1 Sep 2024
Birmingham Receives Aid to Implement, Educate on New Code Enforcement Practices
The Center for Community Progress is awarding Birmingham $50K in technical assistance to help revamp its code enforcement practices.
20 Aug 2024
Essex Co. Land Bank Announces New Initiatives
The Essex County Land Bank launched new programs to transform vacant properties and aid Essex County homeowners.
12 Aug 2024
Atlanta’s ‘Blight Tax’ Crackdown Passes into Law
Atlanta’s ‘Blight Tax’ legislation aimed at cracking down on absentee landlords to tidy up neglected properties has passed into law.
8 Aug 2024
27 Vacant Buildings to be Demolished in Schenectady
The Capital Region Land Bank is moving forward with plans to demolish nearly 30 blighted properties in Schenectady.
29 Jul 2024
New Leadership at Hartford Land Bank
The Hartford Land Bank Board of Directors announced that resident Marcus Ordoñez has been appointed as the bank’s executive director.
26 Jul 2024
Land Bank Finishes 2nd Rehab Project with City Support
With support from the City of Decatur’s American Rescue Plan funds, the Central Illinois Land Bank Authority completed another home rehab project.
21 Jul 2024
Foreclosure Fee Sets Counties Up to Fight Blight
A new law in Pennsylvania gives counties a new tool to address blight by applying a $250 fee to foreclosure sales.
9 Jul 2024