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Land bank properties in Michigan

16,344 government-owned homes and lots listed by 11 Michigan land banks, from $100 — off-market inventory that never reaches Zillow, updated daily on LandBankSearch.

properties for sale
16,344
land banks tracked
11
lowest asking price
$100
vacant lots
14,044

Inventory updated September 5, 2026

Michigan land bank markets

By price

Cheap land bank homes and lots in Michigan

Of the 1,173 priced Michigan land bank listings, here’s how many fall in each budget. Most are vacant lots or homes that need renovation, and prices refresh daily.

Under $1,000
147
$1,000–$4,999
526
$5,000–$10,000
243
By county

Land for sale by county in Michigan

By city

Land bank properties by city in Michigan

Directory

All 55 Michigan land banks

Alger County Land Bank AuthorityAlpena County Land Bank AuthorityArenac County Land Bank AuthorityBaraga County Land Bank AuthorityBarry County Land Bank AuthorityBay County Land Bank AuthorityBenzie County Land Bank AuthorityBerrien County Land Bank AuthorityCalhoun County Land Bank Authority (186)Cass County Land Bank AuthorityCharlevoix County Land Bank AuthorityClare County Land Bank AuthorityDelta County Land Bank AuthorityDetroit Land Bank Authority (1,645)Dickinson County Land Bank AuthorityEaton County Land Bank AuthorityEmmet County Land Bank AuthorityGenesee County Land Bank Authority (10,759)Gladwin County Land Bank AuthorityGogebic County Land Bank AuthorityGrand Rapids Land Bank Authority (13)Grand Traverse County Land Bank AuthorityGratiot County Land Bank AuthorityHoughton County Land Bank AuthorityHuron County Land Bank AuthorityIngham County Land Bank Authority (445)Ionia County Land Bank AuthorityJackson County Land Bank AuthorityKalamazoo County Land Bank Authority (196)Lake County Land Bank AuthorityLapeer County Land Bank AuthorityLeelanau County Land Bank AuthorityLenawee County Land Bank AuthorityManistee County Land Bank AuthorityMarquette County Land Bank AuthorityMason County Land Bank AuthorityMichigan State Land Bank Authority (1,361)Missaukee County Land Bank AuthorityMonroe County Land Bank AuthorityMuskegon County Land Bank Authority (10)Oakland County Land Bank Authority (444)Oceana County Land Bank AuthorityOgemaw County Land Bank AuthorityOntonagon County Land Bank AuthorityOsceola County Land Bank AuthorityOttawa County Land Bank AuthorityPresque Isle County Land Bank AuthoritySaginaw County Land Bank Authority (643)Sanilac County Land Bank AuthorityShiawassee County Land Bank AuthoritySt. Clair County Land Bank AuthorityTuscola County Land Bank AuthorityVan Buren County Land Bank AuthorityWarren Land Bank AuthorityWayne County Land Bank Corporation (642)

Counts are live listings we track. Browse the national land bank directory.

How it works

Buying from a Michigan land bank

Land bank purchases are application-based, not offer-based: pick a property from the official list, read that land bank’s program rules (owner-occupant priority, investor policies, renovation requirements), and apply with proof of funds. Title is typically cleared before resale. The process runs weeks to a few months — paperwork, not bidding wars. Our step-by-step buying guide covers every stage.

Every Michigan land bank sets its own eligibility, application, and post-purchase rules. Here are the ones we’ve read from each official program page — always confirm the current terms with the land bank before you apply.

Genesee County (Flint)

Buyer requirements
Featured homes and lots with asking pricesOffers/applications on the rest of the inventorySide-lot transfers to adjacent owners

Who can buy

  • No delinquent property taxes and no tax foreclosure in the past five years
  • Owners living close or adjacent to a property get purchase priority
  • Buying three or more properties requires board approval
  • Homeownership-program buyers must intend to occupy the home as a primary residence

What you'll need to apply

  • Purchase application with proposed use and offer price
  • Proof of available funds (land contracts require the down payment shown up front)

After you buy

  • Homeownership-program homes must become the buyer's primary residence after renovation

Summarized from the official program page ↗ · verified July 2026 · always confirm current rules before applying

Detroit Land Bank

Buyer requirements
Daily online auctionsOwn It Now fixed-price salesSide-lot and neighborhood-lot programs for nearby owners

Who can buy

  • No delinquent property taxes in Wayne County
  • No property lost to tax foreclosure in Wayne County in the past three years (other than a primary residence)
  • No outstanding blight or code violations with the City of Detroit
  • Not in active bankruptcy proceedings
  • Out-of-state buyers must commit to moving into the property; companies must be licensed in Michigan

What you'll need to apply

  • Registered buyer account on buildingdetroit.org
  • Nonrefundable deposit charged when you win an auction or Own It Now offer
  • Compliance screening before closing

After you buy

  • Renovate and occupy on the DLBA compliance program's schedule — the deed lets the DLBA reclaim the property if rehab stalls

Summarized from the official program page ↗ · verified July 2026 · always confirm current rules before applying

Michigan State Land Bank

Buyer requirements
Online purchase applications on listed statewide inventoryAdjacent-lot program for neighboring ownersDevelopment-site proposals

Who can buy

  • Applications judged on the strength of the proposed use and financial capacity

What you'll need to apply

  • Property details and recent photos
  • Proposed development or use, key team members, and rehab timeline
  • Financial documentation, including a pre-qualification letter

After you buy

  • Complete the rehabilitation or development on the proposed timeline

Staff aim to complete application review within ninety days.

Summarized from the official program page ↗ · verified July 2026 · always confirm current rules before applying

Saginaw County Land Bank

Buyer requirements
For-sale list on the county land bank sitePurchase applications, including unlisted parcels at the manager's discretion

Who can buy

  • Adjacent vacant lots aren't sold to renters — otherwise sales run by application and staff review, with few published rules

What you'll need to apply

  • Purchase application through the county land bank site

After you buy

  • Purchased property can't be combined with another parcel for the first five years
  • Buyer is responsible for verifying zoning and land-use permissions

Summarized from the official program page ↗ · verified July 2026 · always confirm current rules before applying

Wayne County Land Bank

Buyer requirements
Direct-sale rehabilitation program with per-property applicationsSide-lot program for nearby residents at deep discountsOccupied-property program

Who can buy

  • Applications judged per property; side lots are limited to eligible nearby Wayne County residents

What you'll need to apply

  • Online account plus an application per property
  • Purchase and development agreement with a minimum investment amount
  • Certified funds only at closing

After you buy

  • Baseline rehab — clean, fix, and maintain the exterior — generally within three months of closing
  • No resale until compliance is cleared and a release of interest is recorded; conveyance is by quit-claim deed

Applications are reviewed within seven to ten business days.

Summarized from the official program page ↗ · verified July 2026 · always confirm current rules before applying

Ingham County (Lansing)

Buyer requirements
Fixed-price residential listingsVacant land by statement of interestBelow-market pricing for adjacent owners with limited uses

Who can buy

  • No tax-delinquent property and no unresolved ordinance citations on anything you own
  • No criminal-activity history at owned properties
  • No foreclosure filings or title loss in the past five years
  • The end use must fit the local government's master plan

What you'll need to apply

  • Statement-of-interest form by mail, email, or drop-off

After you buy

  • Below-market sales may carry restrictive covenants limiting future development to the stated use

Summarized from the official program page ↗ · verified July 2026 · always confirm current rules before applying

Oakland County Land Bank

Buyer requirements
Purchase application with proposed use, started from the property-search mapNon-buildable side lots to adjacent ownersBuildable lots for housing or commercial development

Who can buy

  • Buyers who lost a property to foreclosure can't apply
  • Non-buildable lots sell only to neighbors with owner-occupied homes, one per contiguous lot

What you'll need to apply

  • Complete application with a plan that can start within six months
  • Plan must comply with local zoning and the master plan; board review, with a possible presentation

After you buy

  • Sold as-is and sales are final; execute the approved plan
  • A quiet-title action may be needed before a future resale

Summarized from the official program page ↗ · verified July 2026 · always confirm current rules before applying

Kalamazoo County Land Bank

Buyer requirements
Purchase applications with proposed useSide-lot transfers and adopt-a-lotNote: the property-opportunities programs are currently on hold and not accepting new applications

Who can buy

  • Side lots: own and live in the home adjacent to a non-buildable vacant residential lot
  • Current on taxes for all properties you own

What you'll need to apply

  • Program application (side lot, property transfer, or adopt-a-lot)
  • Contact the land bank first to confirm availability

After you buy

  • Return the parcel to maintained, productive use

Summarized from the official program page ↗ · verified July 2026 · always confirm current rules before applying

For state specifics — programs, pricing, and which land banks matter — read How to buy land bank property in Michigan

Michigan land bank FAQ

How many land bank properties are for sale in Michigan?

16,344 land bank properties are currently listed across the 11 Michigan land banks we track, with asking prices from $100. Inventory changes monthly; this page refreshes from official sources nightly.

How do I buy a land bank property in Michigan?

Each Michigan land bank runs its own process, but most purchases start with an application to the land bank rather than an offer through an agent: pick a property from its list, show proof of funds (and usually a renovation plan for structures), and close directly with the land bank. Many prioritize owner-occupants.

Why aren't these Michigan properties on Zillow?

Land banks aren't brokers and don't list on the MLS, which is where Zillow and Redfin get their data. Each land bank publishes inventory on its own website — LandBankSearch aggregates those official lists into one searchable map.

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