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State Land Bank Authority
State Land Bank Authority
The State Land Bank Authority works to create a positive economic impact on Michigan communities by facilitating productive reuse of land. We work in a coordinated manner to foster the development of property to promote and support land bank operations at the county and local levels.
We can be reached by phone at 517-335-8212 or email at landbank@michigan.gov.
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Agency Statistics
3,382Blighted Structures Demolished Since 2010 |
2,645Properties Returned to Productive Use Since 2010 |
2,547Properties Managed by the State Land Bank |
Available Properties
Can't find the property you are looking for? There are 45 county land banks that may have what you are looking for.
The State Land Bank Authority has more than 2,600 properties available for purchase statewide. Our property search feature provides a streamlined approach to searching, mapping and even applying for State Land Bank owned property online.
Requests for Proposals and Qualifications
The State Land Bank often requires professional services from outside vendors. These services may include abatement and demolition contractors, environmental professionals, maintenance vendors, legal services, title services or appraisers. We release a Request for Proposals (RFP) or Release for Interest and Qualifications (RFQ) describing the bidding opportunity.
Requests for Proposals and Qualifications
Blight Elimination Funding
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Round 2 |
Round 3 (ARPA funds) |
Round 4 (ARPA funds) |
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Released Proposals Due Project Completed |
Released Proposals Due Project Completed |
Tentative Release Proposals Due Funds Obligated Project Completion |
Tentative Release Proposals Due Funds Obligated Project Completion |
Upcoming Programs and Promotions
The State Land Bank will post updates on upcoming development/redevelopment programs or property promotions below as they become available.
Quarterly Newsletters
Q3 2021 Newsletter
Q2 2021 Newsletter
Q1 2021 Newsletter
Conference Presentations
Creating More Affordable Housing
Incremental Development Using Land Banks and Housing Subsidy TIF
Subscriber Updates
March 17, 2023: New Affordable Housing Coming to Flint's Historic Carriage Town
February 24, 2023: Featured Property, Blight Elimination Grant Updates & More
January 27, 2023: Latest State Land Bank Updates
January 13, 2023: Land Bank Property Feature
December 22, 2022: Year End Highlights from the State Land Bank Authority
December 8, 2022: Updates on the State Land Bank Blight Elimination Grant and More
November 22, 2022: Happy Thanksgiving from the Michigan State Land Bank Authority
November 9, 2022: Updates on State Land Bank Blight Elimination Grant Program
October 28, 2022: State Land Bank Staffer Receives President's Award
October 21, 2022: Land Bank Property Feature
October 13, 2022: SLBA Joins MSHDA for Regional Roadshows to Detail New Housing Initiatives
September 30, 2022: Gov. Whitmer Announces $21.55 Million Blight Elimination Grant Program to Revitalize Communities, Grow Economy
September 15, 2022: State Land Bank Seeks Partners to Perform Title Work
August 25, 2022: A Note from the State Land Bank's Executive Director
August 12, 2022: Land Bank Property Feature
August 2, 2022: $18 Million Mixed-Use Workforce Development Project Get by with Help from State Land Bank
July 22, 2022: State Land Bank Presents Resources and Supports Affordable Housing Development in Northern Michigan
July 13, 2022: Latest State Land Bank Authority Updates
July 1, 2022: New Residential, Multi-family Property Available for Development
May 13, 2022: Land Bank Property Feature
May 6, 2022: Shiatown Dam Removal and Restoration Update
April 28, 2022: Let's Talk about Missing Middle Housing and How Land Banks Play a Role
April 8, 2022: Featured Properties: Au Sable Charter Township, Iosco County
April 1, 2022: State Land Bank Completes Strategic Planning Process
March 18, 2022: Housing Development Loan Program Expansion
February 10, 2022: Announcing the Land Bank's new LinkedIn
February 3, 2022: Blight Removal in Newaygo and Ironwood Brings Development Opportunities
January 27, 2022: A Note from the State Land Bank's Executive Director
January 13, 2022: Land Bank Property Feature (govdelivery.com)
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