The DLBA Office will be closed from Monday, December 23, 2024, through Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

During this holiday closure, all DLBA Auction activities will be suspended.

The auction will resume on Monday, January 6, 2025.

For questions please contact: [email protected] 

Programs


Property Programs

  • Structures

    From Auction and Own It Now to Rehabbed & Ready and MLS listings, learn more about the DLBA's platforms to buy houses and structures.

  • Vacant Land

    Side Lots, Neighborhood Lots, Oversized, Infill, and more! There's a variety of Vacant Land Reuse programs to choose from, all designed to give you access to vacant land in Detroit's neighborhoods.

  • All Listings

    Not sure what you're looking for? Browse through a map of our entire inventory.

Policy Programs

  • Buy Back / Occupied

    If you or someone you know is living in a house owned by DLBA our Buy Back and Occupied programs may provide a pathway to ownership or housing stability. The first step starts here.

  • Compliance

    No room for real estate speculation here! The DLBA requires all buyers to renovate their structures and our Compliance team tracks their progress from start to finish. See what's required before you buy.

  • Nuisance Abatement

    The Nuisance Abatement program helps neighbors hold private owners of blighted and vacant structures accountable. Find out how we work with communities to clean up blight at houses that are not in the DLBA's inventory.

Community Development

  • Community Partners

    Big ideas or small, we are eager to work with community Partners program can help your organization access houses and vacant land at a discounted price.