City of Columbus - Land Bank Program

05/27/2026

The Land Bank acquired a house that straddled two lots on the far east side. The foundation of the house had collapsed and the basement was full of at least 5’ of water. That house was demolished and both parcels were put up for sale. After a while a buyer came forward to purchase both lots and these doubles were built.The doubles were quickly rented and are now a home for four families.

05/20/2026

05/18/2026

Congrats to the Central Ohio Community Land Trust on the construction of their 200th affordable home. It great to see how they've grown to such a level and we're excited to see the next 200 homes they create around the area. For more information about the Central Ohio Community Land Trust and their program you should go to their website at: https://www.coclt.org/

05/13/2026

This celebration took place at a house built on a Land Bank lot by Habitat for Humanity - MidOhio with students from Ft. Hayes that were there to learn a trade. Looks like a success all the way around and we can't wait to see the next one going up.

05/11/2026

Help improve our community by attending an upcoming 311 information session at the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

Learn how to effectively use Columbus 311 to report issues and request city services. These sessions will provide hands-on guidance on using the 311 mobile app, submitting requests online, and using other digital tools to make your voice heard.

Date, library location and time:

May 4 (SOUTH) Parsons Branch (RM 3)
1113 Parsons Ave 11:30A-1:30P

May 5 (NORTH) Karl Rd Branch (RM 3)
5590 Karl Rd 11:30A-1:30P

May 11 (NORTH) Whetstone Branch (MTG RM)
3909 N. High St 11:30A-1:30P

MAY 13 (EAST) Barnett Branch (RM 1)
3434 E Livingston Ave 5:30P-7:00P

May 18 (NORTH) Linden Branch (RM 1)
2223 Cleveland Ave 5:30P-7:00P

May 19 (SOUTH) Marion-Franklin Branch (RM1)
2800 Lockbourne Rd 11:30A-1:30P

May 27 (WEST) Franklinton Branch (MTG RM)
1061 W Town St 5:30P-7:00P

May 29 (WEST) Hilltop Branch (RM 1)
511 S Hague Ave 11:30A-1:30P

June 10 (EAST) Barnett Branch (RM1)
3434 E Livingston Ave 11:30A-1:30P

05/06/2026

The Gertrude Wood Community Foundation - Community Development has been a long time partner with the Land Bank in helping create affordable housing options in the Driving Park area. Here are some great photos they posted of a modular duplex being boomed into place on a former Land Bank empty lot. We can't wait to visit when the project is complete.

05/04/2026

Columbus is embarking on a decade-long, $1-billion plan to replace all of the city's 50,000+ lead and galvanized water lines. See link below ⬇️

📸 Jordan Laird/Columbus Dispatch

05/01/2026

Habitat for Humanity - MidOhio has broken ground on their first multifamily units which will be built on land that includes former Land Bank empty lots. We're proud to be a small part of this new venture and can't wait to see these new townhouses.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Central Ohio now has another way to tackle the affordable housing crisis. On Thursday, Habitat for Humanity Mid-Ohio broke ground on multi-family homes that leaders sa…

04/29/2026

The work on this former Land Bank empty lot wrapped up about a year and a half ago but it’s the first time it has been posted here. For more information on parcels that are currently available for construction you should go to www.columbus.gov/landbank for more information.

04/27/2026

Build Smarter. Bid Better. Grow Faster.
Are you ready to take control of your construction projects-from planning
and pricing to permitting and ex*****on?
This hands-on 6-week cohort is designed to help you gain the practical skills needed
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Now Enrolling: 6-Week Construction Management Workshop Series.
For Micro contractors, Small Developers & Investors.

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-WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
- How to read and understand
blueprints and specs
- How to create accurate cost
estimates and protect your margins
- How to prepare and submit
competitive bids
- How to navigate permitting
and zoning processes
- How to manage projects, timelines,
and subcontractors effectively

DATES:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3

LOCATION:
COED (Center of
Entrepreneurial
Development)
1890 E. Main Street
Columbus, OH 43205