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Casper Declares War on ‘Dangerous’ Run-Down and Neglected Properties
The city of Casper, WY is cracking down on abandoned properties and dangerous eyesores that are affected neighborhood home values through rehab and demolition.
26 Apr 2024
Proposed Seattle Vacant Building Demolition Bill Could Cost City Up to $500K
An emergency bill to allow the Seattle Fire Department to conduct demolition of unsafe buildings could cost the city up to $500K this year.
24 Apr 2024
66 Groups to Maintain 3,500 Vacant Properties 2024
The Genesee County Land Bank Authority is set to kick off the 20th season of its Clean & Green Program, with community groups helping to combat blight across the city.
19 Apr 2024
Casey, Capito Introduce Legislation to Revitalize Communities by Eliminating Blighted Property
The Neighborhood Revitalization and Land Banking Act has been introduced to the Senate to help public land banks acquire and repurpose blighted properties.
18 Apr 2024
Macon County Board to Address Abandoned, Derelict Properties
The Macon County Board has approved an agreement with the Central Illinois Land Bank Authority to address abandoned and derelict properties in the county.
12 Apr 2024
Syracuse Officials to Devote More Resources to Combat Vacant Property Problem
Syracuse city officials in charge of housing policy see vacant properties as a major obstacle to achieving safer, stronger neighborhoods.
11 Apr 2024
City Council Passes Vacant Property Registration, Public Nuisance Ordinances
Jamestown City Council has unanimously passed a vacant property registration ordinance to help curb blight on vacant properties.
26 Mar 2024
New Phila Starts Vacant Property Registry
Owners of vacant properties in New Philadelphia must register them with the city within the next 90 days according to a new ordinance.
26 Mar 2024
Baltimore City Selling Properties for $1 to Address Vacant Home Crisis
Baltimore is selling vacant properties for $1 with the goal of rehabbing some of the city’s thousands of vacant homes.
22 Mar 2024
City Adopts Fees for Short-Term Rental, Vacant Property Registries
The city of Plattsburgh, NY has established annual fee schedules for its recently formed short-term rental and vacant property registries.
13 Mar 2024