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Genesee County Land Bank

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Revitalizing Genesee County by acquiring, maintaining, developing and selling vacant land and homes.

Through partnerships with public, private and non-profit stakeholder, the Land Bank encourages reinvestment in tax foreclosed properties. Since its inception in 2002, the Genesee County Land Bank has taken the lead in applying the economic tools created under this new system by playing an active role in stabilizing neighborhoods and revitalizing the City of Flint and the surrounding areas. The Land Bank encourages re-use of more than 4,000 residential, commercial and industrial properties that it has acquired through the tax foreclosure process. This is accomplished through partnerships with public, private and non-profit partners as well as with the proceeds from the tax foreclosure process, proceeds from GCLB sales and rental programs, grants, loans, and bonds.

10/09/2026

ARPA Demolition Progress: More than 1,800 structures demolished

The Genesee County Land Bank continues to make significant progress on the demolition of vacant and blighted structures funded through ARPA and associated grants. As of September 18, 2026:

🏠 1,954 demolitions funded
✅ 1,820 structures demolished
🚧 102 demolitions on contract
📋 31 properties on bid
➡️ 1 property remaining to bid

Another 99 structures were removed from the demolition list, primarily because they were sold for renovation and reuse by new owners. While most demolition work will be completed in 2026, final site restoration will continue into spring 2027, with grant closeout expected by summer 2027.

This historic investment is helping remove dangerous structures, improve neighborhood conditions, and prepare properties for their next use.

10/07/2026

Land Bank crews are making another BIG sweep through Flint!

The GCLBA's Summer Seasonal Property Maintenance crews completed their first round of mowing throughout the City of Flint and are now doing it all again. Crews are currently working on Flint's Eastside north of the Flint River in Area 14.

And there's a lot of ground to cover. The City of Flint spans about 34 square miles, and throughout the season, our crews mow grass, clear trash and debris, and help maintain thousands of Land Bank-owned properties.

Weather and property conditions can affect the schedule, but crews expect to complete at least two full sweeps of the city by early November.

📍 See the City of Flint mowing map and learn more:
https://www.thelandbank.org/propmaint.asp

10/05/2026

Don't miss out on these great opportunities! Purchase a Featured Home or Ready for Rehab home from the Land Bank.
Step 1 – View the home (Bring picture ID and sign in upon arrival)
Step 2 – Gather proof of funds/income as detailed on the form
Step 3 – Submit your offer
Check out upcoming open houses Oct. 6 - 9. Times are 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.

🏠 FEATURED HOMES
https://www.thelandbank.org/featured_homes.asp
Tues., Oct. 6, 9 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 4 p.m.
1087 W Downey Ave, Mt Morris Twp

🏠 READY FOR REHAB
https://www.thelandbank.org/readyforrehab.asp
Wed., Oct. 7, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
3103 Stratford St, Flint
Wed., Oct. 7, 1 - 4 p.m.
1529 W Dartmouth St, Flint
Thurs., Oct. 8, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
2513 Mt Elliott Ave, Flint
Thurs., Oct. 8, 1 - 4 p.m.
2230 Levern St, Flint
Fri., Oct. 9, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
2614 Bennett Ave, Flint
Fri., Oct. 9, 1 - 4 p.m.
814 Spencer St, Flint

Attendance at an open house is required for your offer to be considered. Highest and best offers will be accepted by fax, email, or Land Bank drop box by the following deadlines:
▪️ Featured Homes (Downey Ave): 4 p.m. Friday, October 16
▪️ Ready for Rehab (all other properties): 4 p.m. Monday, October 19

10/02/2026

Another south side transformation in progress!

Two blighted properties on Pinehurst, both 2016 foreclosures, were recently demolished. They were prioritized for demolition through ARPA and supporting grants, using the Land Bank's community-informed scoring system.

The Land Bank has received the demolition invoices. Once they are approved and paid, the reimbursement process for grant funds will follow. Then side lot applications will be reviewed.

The two lots are ready for neighbors to expand their yards once the final paperwork clears.

09/30/2026

Side Lot Success 🌱

Through our Lots Available program, GCLBA makes vacant residential lots available to adjacent homeowners. Over the years we have seen some amazing side lot transformations. Check out this ongoing transformation on Adams!

🏚️ The property at Adams was foreclosed in 2013 and demolished in 2014. A neighbor purchased it as a side lot in 2024 and turned it into a hoop house. We can’t wait to see what happens on the newly vacant adjacent lot on Adams, a 2017 foreclosure where the blighted structure was demolished in 2025.

Do you own a home adjacent to a Land Bank vacant lot? You could qualify for a side lot purchase and make your own transformation.

09/28/2026

Don't miss out on these great opportunities! Purchase a Featured Home or Ready for Rehab home from the Land Bank.
Step 1 – View the home (Bring picture ID and sign in upon arrival)
Step 2 – Gather proof of funds/income as detailed on the form
Step 3 – Submit your offer
Check out upcoming open houses Sept. 29 - Oct. 2. Times are 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.

🏠 FEATURED HOMES
https://www.thelandbank.org/featured_homes.asp
Tues., Sept. 29, 9 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 4 p.m.
217 E Myrtle Ave, Flint

🏠 READY FOR REHAB
https://www.thelandbank.org/readyforrehab.asp
Wed., Sept. 30, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
1162 E Charles Ave, Genesee Twp
Wed., Sept. 30, 1 - 4 p.m.
6201 Palmetto Dr, Mt Morris Twp
Thurs., Oct. 1, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
2302 Delmar Ave, Flint
Thurs., Oct. 1, 1 - 4 p.m.
1159 Donaldson St, Flint
Fri., Oct. 2, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
2839 Clement St, Flint
Fri., Oct. 2, 1 - 4 p.m.
2502 Thom St, Flint

Attendance at an open house is required for your offer to be considered. Highest and best offers will be accepted by fax, email, or Land Bank drop box by the following deadlines:
▪️ Featured Homes (E Myrtle Ave): 4 p.m. Friday, October 9
▪️ Ready for Rehab (all other properties): 4 p.m. Monday, October 12

09/25/2026

A side lot success in the making 🙌.

On Campbell, a blighted structure that had been sitting since 2015 is finally gone. The Land Bank recently demolished the property and is now processing the final steps: paying the contractor and completing grant reimbursement.

Once that is done, side lot applications will be reviewed and a resident will have the opportunity to expand their yard and build equity. With the demolition complete, the next steps are already in motion!

09/23/2026

Side Lot Success 🌱

Through our Lots Available program, GCLBA makes vacant residential lots available to adjacent homeowners. Over the years we have seen some amazing side lot transformations.

Check out this transformation across the street from our previous feature on Simcoe.

🏚️ GCLBA received the property after foreclosure in 2014.
🔨 The property was demolished in 2017.
🌿 The neighbor purchased the lot as a side lot in 2023, possibly inspired by the transformation next door.

Today, it is a neighborhood asset and a beautiful garden.

Do you own a home adjacent to a Land Bank vacant lot? You could qualify for a side lot purchase and make your own transformation.

09/22/2026

Don't miss out on these great opportunities! Purchase a Featured Home or Ready for Rehab home from the Land Bank.
Step 1 – View the home (Bring picture ID and sign in upon arrival)
Step 2 – Gather proof of funds/income as detailed on the form
Step 3 – Submit your offer
Check out upcoming open houses Sept. 22 - 25. Times are 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.

🏠 FEATURED HOMES
https://www.thelandbank.org/featured_homes.asp
Tues., Sept. 22, 9 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 4 p.m.
3212 Buick St, Flint

🏠 READY FOR REHAB
https://www.thelandbank.org/readyforrehab.asp
Wed., Sept. 23, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
323 W Jamieson St, Flint
Wed., Sept. 23, 1 - 4 p.m.
225 W Taylor St, Flint
Thurs., Sept. 24, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
514 Spencer St, Flint
Thurs., Sept. 24, 1 - 4 p.m.
208 E Rankin St, Flint
Fri., Sept. 25, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
602 Josephine St, Flint
Fri., Sept. 25, 1 - 4 p.m.
2617 Colby St, Flint

Attendance at an open house is required for your offer to be considered. Highest and best offers will be accepted by fax, email, or Land Bank drop box by the following deadlines:
▪️ Featured Homes (Buick St): 4 p.m. Friday, October 2
▪️ Ready for Rehab (all other properties): 4 p.m. Monday, October 5

09/18/2026

A family home, restored and given new life 🏠. Two sisters recently reached out to us about the same house on Glendale. Their grandparents had the house built in the 1930s. It remained in the family for 75 years and was even featured in the Flint Journal in 1940. Over time, it fell into disrepair.

In 2025, one sister drove by and was sad to see its condition. The other had been watching the house deteriorate for years. Recently they both discovered the house was renovated through our Renovate Genesee (ReGen) program.

"I never imagined my grandparents' house could look as incredible as it does today," one wrote. "Thank you for restoring a piece of my family's history and bringing life back to the neighborhood."

That is the mission of this work. Beyond the houses, it is about history, families, and the neighborhoods they helped to build. The Land Bank is proud to make a positive impact.

Address

452 S Saginaw Street
Flint, MI
48502

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+18102573088

Website

http://www.thelandbank.org/

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