Genesee County Land Bank

06/05/2026

So many passionate, hardworking people help the Land Bank make an impact in our community every day. Meet Richard Schulz, Lead Carpenter at the Land Bank

Richard walks into vacant, county selected homes and figures out what it will take to bring them back. As Lead Carpenter, he assesses the scale of what needs to be replaced, fixed, or reconsidered. Then he and his team get to work.

Before joining the Land Bank, Richard spent eight years as a general contractor supervisor for five different franchise restaurant chains. Before that, ten years in a cabinet shop. Before that, roofing, siding, and construction. As he puts it, "I got my bases covered."

He has lived in Genesee County for 17 years. What keeps him coming back? The neighbors. During his first job in Flint, residents came up to express appreciation for what the crew was doing. "Seeing the time and effort that we put into rehabbing a home," he says. "Yeah, that's a good thing."

Every day is different. Every day is a new challenge. Every day is a teaching opportunity. He and a team of six tackle two homes at a time. His favorite part?

"Seeing the end product. The end result." Thank you, Richard, for bringing homes and hope back to Flint through the work you do with our team.

06/03/2026

Carma Cares office hours are back for the summer. 💚

Starting this Thursday, June 4th, Carma will be available every Thursday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. inside the main lobby of the Genesee County Administration Building at 324 S. Saginaw Street.

The Deets ℹ️
▪️ No appointment needed to meet with Carma.
▪️ First come, first served.
▪️ Free 30 minute parking is available out front.

These summer office hours run through Thursday, September 3rd. Stop by, ask questions, or just say hello!

06/02/2026

Something is coming to Jackson Park MONDAY. 🌱 🌿 Hint: It has 264 legs. And a BIG appetite.

Monday, June 8, Kelly Jewett, our Urban Conservation Fellow, will be hosting special office hours at Jackson Park. Stop by between 1 and 3 p.m. at 309 E Rankin St. to ask questions, learn about the Land Bank's work, and get a first look at a very unusual new crew.

WHERE: 309 E Rankin St., Flint
WHEN: Monday, June 8, 1 – 3 p.m.

Think hooves. Think hungry. The invasive buckthorn doesn't stand a chance. Show up and see for yourself!

06/01/2026

Ready to take on something new? 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 June 1 - 5. Times are 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.

🏠 FEATURED HOMES
https://www.thelandbank.org/featured_homes.asp
Mon., June 1, 9 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 4 p.m.
3017 Seneca St, Flint
Tues., June 2, 9 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 4 p.m.
956 Gainey Ave, Flint

🏠 READY FOR REHAB
https://www.thelandbank.org/readyforrehab.asp
Wed., June 3, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
3613 Wesley St, Flint
Wed., June 3, 1 - 4 p.m.
3513 Wesley St, Flint

Thurs., June 4, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
406 E Van Wagoner Ave, Flint
Thurs., June 4, 1 - 4 p.m.
521 E Pasadena Ave, Flint

Fri., June 5, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
6613 Cecil Dr, Flint
Fri., June 5, 1 - 4 p.m.
209 E Eldridge Ave, 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 (Seneca St & Gainey Ave): 4 p.m. Friday, June 12
▪️Ready for Rehab (all other properties): 4 p.m. Friday, June 15

05/28/2026

Racing returns to Cronin Derby Downs this weekend. 🏁 After decades, the Flint Soap Box Derby is back at its historic home. The track, originally built under former Mayor Donald R. Cronin, has been restored with the help of a $750,000 community development block grant.

The Genesee County Land Bank deeded the property back to the city, and we are proud to have played a role in making this comeback possible. Saturday's event includes 24 participants from across Genesee County and southeast Michigan. It is free to attend. The winner goes to the World Championships in Akron.

Read the full story from MLive 👇
https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2026/05/racing-to-return-this-weekend-at-historic-flint-grounds-after-decades.html

The grounds produced three All-American Soap Box Derby National Champions in a six-year period between 1978 and 1983.

05/28/2026

🏗️ Progress looks different at every property, and at 2201 N. Dort Hwy (Former B&B Paint), it looks like this.

Many of the commercial properties in our inventory come with a history of contamination that can make redevelopment, or even demolition, a complicated road. That's why our partnership with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is so valuable.

EGLE recently completed cleanup work at this site, removing one of the structures to address contaminated soil underneath. While the property isn't ready for reuse just yet, this work is a critical step forward: reducing risk, clearing hurdles, and helping make a path toward the site's future.

Thank you to our partners at EGLE for helping us move properties like this one closer to new possibilities for our community. 💚

05/25/2026

Ready to take on something new? 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 May 26 - 29. Times are 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.

🏠 FEATURED HOMES
https://www.thelandbank.org/featured_homes.asp
Tues., May 26, 9 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 4 p.m.
116 E Moore St, Flint

🏠 READY FOR REHAB
https://www.thelandbank.org/readyforrehab.asp
Wed., May 27, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
209 Damon St, Flint
Wed., May 27, 1 - 4 p.m.
376 Damon St, Flint
Thurs., May 28, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
363 E Moore St, Flint
Thurs., May 28, 1 - 4 p.m.
425 E Myrtle Ave, Flint
Fri., May 29, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
150 Edmund St, Flint
Fri., May 29, 1 - 4 p.m.
322 Edmund 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 Moore St): 4 p.m. Friday, June 5
▪️Ready for Rehab (all other properties): 4 p.m. Monday, June 8

05/21/2026

Making way for more progress! This morning, the Genesee County Land Bank Authority arranged the demolition of a former funeral home in Flint to clear the way for a new football field at Berston Field House — a project focused on investing in youth, recreation, and neighborhood revitalization.

The two-story building on E. Jamieson Street was originally built between 1914 and 1920 as a residence before being converted into the Wright Funeral Home in the 1950s. After serving the community for decades, the property sat vacant and came into Land Bank ownership through foreclosure in 2021.

Now, the site is being transformed into something new: expanded space for young people, recreation, and community activity at one of Flint’s longstanding neighborhood institutions. This project is also being supported by a grant from the State Land Bank.

This is one more example of the critical role the Land Bank is playing in the historic expansion at Berston. In all, the Land Bank demolished more than 300 blighted structures in the area, improving safety, neighborhood stability, and overall quality of life. The Land Bank also made 70 properties available to Berston to facilitate the campus expansion and future redevelopment opportunities. This is truly what our work is all about.

05/20/2026

400 new trees are coming to Flint! 🌳

The Genesee Conservation District is planting 400 trees throughout the city in rights of way, medians, and Flint Community School properties. The Land Bank is supporting the effort by storing the trees at The Yard, our central hub on Fenton Road, until they're ready to be planted.

From there, the trees will go into parks, vacant lots, school properties, and public spaces across Flint.

Learn more about the Conservation District's work at geneseecd.org.

05/18/2026

Ready to take on something new? 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 May 18 - 22. Times are 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.

🏠 FEATURED HOMES https://www.thelandbank.org/featured_homes.asp
Mon., May 18, 9 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 4 p.m. 139 Stewart Ave, Flint
Tues., May 19, 9 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 4 p.m. 834 Moore St, Flint

🏠 READY FOR REHAB https://www.thelandbank.org/readyforrehab.asp
Wed., May 20, 9 - 11:30 a.m. 3505 Milbourne Ave, Flint
Wed., May 20, 1 - 4 p.m. 425 W Austin Ave, Flint
Thurs., May 21, 9 - 11:30 a.m. 634 W Pulaski St, Flint
Thurs., May 21, 1 - 4 p.m. 621 W Pulaski St, Flint
Fri., May 22, 9 - 11:30 a.m. 523 W Philadelphia Blvd, Flint
Fri., May 22, 1 - 4 p.m. 117 W Foss Ave, 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 (Stewart Ave & Moore St): 4 p.m. Friday, May 29
▪️Ready for Rehab (all other properties): 4 p.m. Monday, June 1