Melvin Walker is a Detroiter who purchased his house with a goal in mind. Through the Detroit Land Bank, Melvin was able to buy property in the City for an incredibly low price. After months of TLC, his house has become a home and he's ready for new beginnings! "The sky is the limit here - If you wanna be a part of it, come on, because we're going to the top. We're buying back Detroit!" To learn more about available properties and other programs available at the Detroit Land Bank Authority, call

The Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) has created 1,119 homeowners to date! Launched in February 2016, the Buy Back program allows occupants of DLBA-owned homes to purchase the property while connecting them to public benefits and resources. The first round of participants “graduated” in the summer of 2017. The Buy Back Program was created to provide a path forward for occupants of DLBA-owned houses. It allows an eligible occupant of a DLBA-owned property to gain ownership of the house in which

Detroit Land Bank Authority is investing $15M to launch the Affordable Housing Pipeline, starting in the Wade neighborhood with two restored 1920s buildings that will create 30 affordable units—advancing Detroit’s vision for inclusive neighborhood revitalization. | Detroit Land Bank Authority

The Detroit Land Bank Authority has sold over 30,000 vacant side lots to residents in the city, marking a major milestone! Find out how you can purchase a side lot at www.buildingdetroit.org/sidelots #OpportunityRising #SideLots #DetroitLandBank | City of Detroit Government