The Detroit Land Bank Authority Expects to Sell Remaining Properties by 2023

The Detroit Land Bank Authority expects to sell most of its structures by the end of 2023.  The DLBA is responsible for selling vacant homes and lots in the city.  Their focus moving forward will adapt to vacant land sales with the mission to return blighted and vacant properties to productive use.  The Land Bank officials asked the city for $11 million from the general fund for the 2023 fiscal year in order to maintain operations and properties that could be put up for sale.  The DLBA expects to list 5,400 salvageable properties by the end of next year, but needs the money to maintain the properties.