Participants received their deeds after paying property taxes, completing financial literacy counseling, and attending homeownership workshops. Tammy Daniels, CEO of the DLBA, said, “This program is about more than property, it’s about people and communities,” according to the City of Detroit. Mayor Mike Duggan spoke about the Buy Back program’s role in supporting financial stability for Detroit residents, noting that the Detroit Land Bank Authority has revitalized neighborhoods more than 1,300 times. Participant Alvin Jackson said, “My Experience with the Detroit Land Bank Buy Back program was smooth and easy,” and said the process made him proud to be a homeowner, as reported by the City of Detroit. The Detroit Land Bank Authority Buy Back program helps residents of Detroit Land Bank Authority-owned homes lost to tax foreclosure become homeowners. Participants must complete a home inspection, attend financial and home preservation courses through non-profits, pay $1,000 for the home, and save $1,800 over a year for taxes. After finishing four workshops on money management, foreclosure prevention, and debt reduction, they receive their deed. The Detroit Land Bank Authority has rehabilitated over 12,000 homes and converted more than 30,000 vacant lots for community use, as stated by the City of Detroit.