Center for Community Progress

DECEMBER 12, 2023

80 percent of respondents are public authorities, though land banks vary in shape and size from divisions of government to private nonprofit entities. Land bank funding mechanisms vary widely by state and local legislation. Top Priorities As community needs have grown and changed, land bank goals and priorities have also shifted.

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Center for Community Progress

MARCH 16, 2023

Then, I heard that New York was exploring legislation to allow municipalities and counties to create land banks. After New York passed this landmark land bank-enabling legislation, I worked with County and local officials to help establish the Broome County Land Bank in 2012, one of the first land banks in the state. I wondered.

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Parks And Recreation Housing Legislation Stewardship 98

Center for Community Progress

APRIL 6, 2023

They are created pursuant to state-enabling legislation which gives them unique powers like the ability to cost-effectively acquire tax-foreclosed properties, clear title, hold property tax-exempt, sell properties flexibly, and generate revenue. Click here to learn more about our services and approach.

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