Vacant Lot Application | Lucas County Land Bank

Please complete the form below if you're interested in purchasing or using a vacant lot through the Land Bank. A vacant lot may be available for purchase or use whether it's already a vacant lot or will become one after structure(s) are demolished.

Property Information

Property Address(es)

Parcel Number(s)

Describe the property in its existing condition

Will a structure need to be demolished to make this land vacant? YesNo

Applicant Information

First Name

Last Name

Business Name (if applicable)

Mailing Address

City

State

Zip Code

Phone

What is the address of the house or business you own that is next door to this property? Same as my mailing address aboveDifferent address than aboveI want to lease the vacant lot because I don't own any property next door

You are applying for this property to (check all that apply): Purchase a "side lot" to extend your yardBuild a shed or garageCommunity or urban gardeningExpansion of business operationsCommercial agriculture (farm land)Other

If you wish to build a major structure (a home or commercial building) on the vacant land, please contact the Land Bank at 419.213.4293 before further completing this application.

Do you expect to invest any money to improve this vacant land? YesNo

Eligibility Review

Is the property you own currently occupied? YesNo

Do you owe delinquent property taxes? YesNo

Have you ever been cited for housing code violations? YesNo

Do you have delinquent water accounts (including tenant-owed accounts)? YesNo

Next Steps and Important Details

You will receive a written response from the Land Bank as soon as possible. Please be patient as we receive a high volume of applications each year.

When you are contacted by the Land Bank, you may be asked to enter into a purchase agreement at that time. All qualified neighbors are eligible to puchase vacant land under the Land Bank's policies. Properties are not sold on a "first come, first serve" basis. If there is more than one qualified applicant for a property, that property will be split between all applicants. You may be asked to pay a portion of the costs of a boundary survey if the property is split. Vacant land is usually sold for $150–300 per parcel. The Land Bank reserves the right to sell vacant land for its fair market value or for the value required by grant guidelines.

Applicant's Commitment

I understand that this application is not a contract and that any proposed sale must comply with the Land Bank's Policies and Procedures to proceed. Everything written in this application is true to the best of my knowledge.

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