Ingham County Land Bank

04/23/2025

We'll be there tonight with the Ingham County Treasurer and Ingham County Housing Trust Fund—join us!

Reminder: Join DNACE at the Resource Summit tomorrow, Wednesday, April 23rd, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Union Missionary Baptist Church.

There will be giveaways, including 22 prizes & free pizza!

Hope to see you there!

Learn more at: https://www.lansingmi.gov/905/Neighborhood-Resource-Summits.

04/22/2025

The Ingham County Land Bank team works hard to prioritize sustainable development practices, on Earth Day and beyond! Today we spent time spring cleaning along Larch St., enjoying the weather and pitching in to beautify our community.

Check out this list from our friends at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for 52 ways to celebrate Earth Day every day: michigan.gov/egle/outreach/earth-day/celebrate

03/05/2025

CONTRACTORS & VENDORS: Learn more about Ingham County Land Bank bid opportunities at inghamlandback.org/contractors!

02/11/2025

The next Ingham County Housing Trust Fund/Ingham County Land Bank Emerging Developer/Contractor Networking Event is this Thursday, Feb. 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lansing Brewing Company!

Guests will hear from the City of Lansing, Michigan's Economic Development Corporation and Department of Economic Development and Planning.

Networking and learning are always on the agenda!

02/10/2025

Last week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a spending plan that includes over $2 billion to build affordable housing across the state.

Ingham County Land Bank Executive Director Roxanne Case spoke with WILX News 10 about local housing needs and opportunities, reminding the community that this work takes a village.

Check the story out below!

A statement from the governor’s office said the goal of the $2 billion is to help lower housing prices for families.

01/15/2025

Join us tonight!

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Calling All Emerging Developers and Contractors!

📅 Wednesday, January 15, 2025
⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 The Comfort Zone, 600 S Pennsylvania, Lansing, MI 48912

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join us for the Emerging Developer/Contractor Networking Event, where opportunity meets connection.

🎤 Learn from industry experts:
• Haywood J Edwards on Minority Opportunities & Woman-Owned Businesses
• Rachel Elsinger on Funding Sources
• Miguel Rodriguez & Bob Liss on Recruiting Contractors for Weatherization Services

💡 Discover grants, funding, and resources to fuel your growth.
🤝 Expand your network with peers and industry leaders.

Appetizers sponsored by Cinnaire Title Services & a cash bar will be available!

RSVP today to secure your spot! Contact Roxy Eaton at [email protected] or call 517-202-5207.

Tag your fellow contractors and developers – let’s grow together!

01/12/2025

Following the incredible kick-off of the emerging developer/contractor networking event last month, we're thrilled to welcome folks to the second gathering on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 from 5–7 PM!

01/07/2025

The State Land Bank Authority recently published its year-end message—learn more about statewide efforts to eliminate blight, foster new development, identify opportunities for alternative energy redevelopment, and much more at the link below.

Here's to a new year full of opportunity and community building!

Celebrating Milestone Moments Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity sent this bulletin at 12/20/2024 10:10 AM EST Great Strides Made Eliminating Blight The State Land Bank Authority (SLBA) and our community partners have been working hard to remove blight across the state. From SLBA....

12/19/2024

Foreclosure and delinquent property taxes are always difficult to talk about. But as Ingham County Treasurer Alan Fox explains in this article, it's an important and complex issue to include in the conversation about sustainable and affordable housing in our area.

Ultimately, Fox says, the Treasurer's office concentrates their efforts on the people who aren’t on the list. "Those are the individual homeowners who are making an effort, who need assistance and financial counseling. That’s where we’re spending our time."

Read more:

Christian Nwobu, owner of 23 rental properties in Lansing with delinquent property tax balances, will need to come up with $102,499 by March 31 to avoid foreclosure.