New Bidding Process for "Auction" Properties

We're updating how you bid on "Auction" properties. Starting May 10, 2025, all "Auction" properties will follow a proxy-only bidding format. 

TOTAL AUCTION
& OWN-IT-NOW
CLOSINGS
22,369
TOTAL VACANT
LOTS SOLD
29,380
COMPLIANCE
ACHIEVED OVER
ALL PROGRAMS
11,742
REHABBED
READY PROPERTIES
SOLD
111
TOTAL STRUCTURES
including Residential, Non-Residential & Accessory
4,527
TOTAL VACANT LAND
including Side Lots, Neighborhood Lots & Oversized Lots
59,039
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BUILDING DETROIT

DETROIT LAND BANK AUTHORITY

The Detroit Land Bank Authority offers Detroit residents an abundance of home and land ownership opportunities. We’ve designed our sales programs to make buying properties in Detroit more accessible and affordable than ever before. This is your chance to take part. Start your search below or explore the tabs above to learn about our programs.

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BUY A HOME

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BUY VACANT LAND

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DLBA PROGRAMS

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ALL LISTINGS MAP

REVITALIZING DETROIT

OUR MISSION

 

The Detroit Land Bank Authority's mission is to return the city' s blighted and vacant properties to productive use.

STABILIZING NEIGHBORHOODS

WHAT IS A LAND BANK?

 

A land bank is a public entity with unique powers to put vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties back to productive use according to community goals.

Source: Center for Community Progress.

 
NEIGHBORS WANTED

AVAILABLE PROPERTIES

UPCOMING EVENTS

BOARD MEETINGS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPEN HOUSES

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT DLBA...

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77 Detroit families get their deeds to houses once owned by Land Bank

Aug 21, 2024 . Success Stories

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Charlie Langton talks about renting vs owning a home with Detroit Land Bank CEO Tammy Daniels

Jul 2, 2024 . Success Stories

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Rehabbed & Ready Down Payment Assistance Program

Mar 18, 2024 . DLBA Connects