The land bank is granted unique powers under state law, allowing it to clear titles quickly, eliminate liens and past claims and hold property without paying taxes.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's blight removal program reduced the number of abandoned Land Bank homes from 47,000 to under 1,000 during his 12 years in office.
Detroit is running out of abandoned homes. Over the past decade, thousands of abandoned homes have been salvaged and rehabilitated, providing Detroiters access to affordable housing options. While the ...