Cook County Land Bank Authority

Cook County Land Bank Authority The Official page for the Cook County Land Bank Authority.

The purpose of Cook County Land Bank is not only to return vacant and foreclosed property back to active and reliable community assets, but also to be a catalyst to foster quality economic growth and developments that will provide long-term community stabilization, revitalization and preservation through comprehensive strategic planning.

06/23/2026

2,500 redeveloped properties is an immense milestone. But what does it look like on the ground?

Take a tour with developer Luis Castro of USA Roofing Supply, who turned six vacant CCLBA lots on one block in Garfield Park into six multifamily buildings for new generations of families, renters, and homeowners.

Congratulations and thank you to every developer, partner, and community that has been part of this journey!

06/19/2026

In 2022, Dr. Marlon Haywood of Urban Male Network received a vacant lot in Englewood – on the block where he grew up – and transformed it into Annie May Patterson Court, a basketball court honoring his grandmother, who lived in the community for over 70 years.

With the CCLBA and R.A.G.E - Resident Association of Greater Englewood, Dr. Haywood turned that land into a safe space for youth and families — complete with a dedicated mural and a street named in her honor.

In September 2025, Dr. Haywood opened the Urban Male Network Empowerment Center on another former CCLBA parcel in Englewood — continuing to turn vacant property into opportunity on the South Side.

This is what it looks like when land comes home. Happy Juneteenth!

06/12/2026

This is what showing up looks like. 🏡💚

Meet Herbert Houston, a facilities manager at By The Hand Club For Kids and lifelong West Sider who showed up to volunteer on one of eight new affordable homes being built in Austin on land provided by the Cook County Land Bank Authority.

For Herb, this wasn't just a volunteer day — it was personal. Building in his own community, on lots that were once vacant, for families who now have a path to homeownership. That's what this work is all about.

Thank you to Herb, every volunteer, By The Hand Club For Kids, and Habitat for Humanity Chicago for showing up and showing out for Austin. 🙌

📣 Calling all CCLBA Buyers who have transformed a former CCLBA vacant lot into a community garden!We’re excited to annou...
06/11/2026

📣 Calling all CCLBA Buyers who have transformed a former CCLBA vacant lot into a community garden!

We’re excited to announce “Blocks In Bloom” — our inaugural community garden competition!

If you've transformed a CCLBA vacant lot into a thriving green space, we want to see it. Submit your community garden for the chance to win a $500 cash award.

Whether you've grown a food garden feeding your neighbors, a pollinator garden restoring local ecosystems, or a flower garden bringing beauty back to the block — your work deserves to be celebrated.

🗓️ Deadline: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
📍 Open to CCLBA buyers across Cook County
🔗 Submit here: https://bit.ly/4fDLYl7

06/04/2026

June is , and it’s at the heart of what we do at the Land Bank. 💚🏡

Every parcel we sell, every vacant lot transformed, and every family that unlocks their door for the first time is a reminder of why we do this work. We’re proud to help make the dream of homeownership a reality. Through our Homebuyer Purchase Assistance Program funded through Cook County Government Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s Equity Fund alone, we've helped 120 families unlock the door to homeownership across Cook County.

We remain committed to turning vacant properties into vibrant places people are proud to call home.

06/03/2026

Block by block, we've been unlocking the future of Cook County, returning vacant land and neglected properties to families, developers, and neighborhoods.

We recently marked the 2,500th property transformation. Congratulations to Luis Castro, CEO of USA Roofing Supply, the developer transforming not one but six vacant lots into new construction multi-family buildings on a single block in Garfield Park.

Cook County Government, President Toni Preckwinkle, Alderman Walter Red Burnett, Commissioner Tara Stamps, Commissioner Michael Scott, Jr., Village of Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson, Anthony Simpkins of Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, Stacie Young of Community Investment Corporation

We’re excited to welcome Jimmy Dover to the CCLBA Team as our newest Senior Property Acquisition Specialist! Jimmy bring...
06/01/2026

We’re excited to welcome Jimmy Dover to the CCLBA Team as our newest Senior Property Acquisition Specialist!

Jimmy brings 10 years of experience as a certified residential appraiser, a background as a licensed general contractor, and a decade of running his own real estate brokerage — meaning he knows Cook County real estate inside and out.

Before coming to CCLBA, Jimmy served eight years in the United States Navy Reserve, where he was honorably discharged. We’re proud to have a veteran on our team who continues to serve his community in a new way.

Welcome, Jimmy!

Developers in the South Suburbs, we have an opportunity for you! Join the Cook County Land Bank Authority for an open ho...
05/29/2026

Developers in the South Suburbs, we have an opportunity for you!

Join the Cook County Land Bank Authority for an open house in Olympia Fields. This 3.61-acre former medical office campus with B-3 Commercial Zoning could be your next project for $434,000. Whether you're envisioning retail, mixed-use, medical, or adaptive reuse, this high-traffic Lincoln Highway corridor property is ready for your vision. 🔑

📅 June 5th & 6th
🕙 10 AM – 12 PM
📍 2605 Lincoln Highway, Olympia Fields, IL 60461

Developers, investors, end-users, and community stakeholders are encouraged to attend. Visit cookcountylandbank.org to learn more.

Please say hello to Tanina “Nina” Rodriguez, the newest administrative assistant on the CCLBA team! 👋Nina brings a wealt...
05/28/2026

Please say hello to Tanina “Nina” Rodriguez, the newest administrative assistant on the CCLBA team! 👋

Nina brings a wealth of experience working in fast-paced, high-volume environments, including at the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office and as a legal secretary.

We’re excited to have her onboard as a key point of support for our team and office operations. Welcome, Nina!

05/26/2026

We loved connecting with community developers, neighbors, and business owners at our recent Working with the Cook County Land Bank Authority seminar at the UIC Student Center!

A special thank you to Commissioner Michael Scott, Jr., Commissioner Marlene Hopkins, Sheryl Stewart-Caldwell of the Cook County Government Bureau of Economic Development, Manny Flores of SomerCor, Aloni Harris C3 Impact Fund, Chaston Montgomery of Community Investment Corporation, and James A. Norris of Chicago Community Loan Fund for joining us!

Missed this seminar but ready to get your next project started? Visit our website to discover available properties. https://bit.ly/4uOseiT

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69 W
Chicago, IL
60640

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
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