| The Calhoun County Land Bank Authority,
is a separate legal entity and public body incorporated in
2006. The land bank authority collaborates closely with the Calhoun
County Treasurer's office to acquire, manage, and redevelop
tax-reverted properties back into productive use.
Building community partnerships enables the Land Bank to work
effectively as a tool to stabilize communities burdened by large
numbers of vacant, abandoned, and/or foreclosed properties.
Abandoned properties pose significant fire and safety hazards,
attract vandalism, & generate criminal activity. These blighted
properties create a ripple effect, lowering adjacent property values
and contributing to the decline of entire neighborhoods.
To preserve the integrity of the neighborhood, the Calhoun County
Land Bank works diligently with public, private, and nonprofit
partners with the focus on neighborhood stabilization and
redevelopment.
Side-Lot Program: Homeowners with vacant
Land Bank properties adjacent on either side of their home may have
the option to purchase a contiguous vacant lot as a side yard. See
attached
side lot application and
current list of available properties.
Adopt-A-Lot Program: Community organizations
have the opportunity to beautify vacant parcels through a lease
agreement, to learn more
click here. For a list of available properties for the
Adopt-A-Lot program please
click here.
Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2): The Calhoun
County Land Bank Authority and the City of Battle Creek partnered
for the Michigan NSP2 Consortium project. To learn more,
click here.
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