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Land bank properties in Pennsylvania

4,717 government-owned homes and lots listed by 6 Pennsylvania land banks, from $1 — off-market inventory that never reaches Zillow, updated daily on LandBankSearch.

properties for sale: 4,717
land banks tracked: 6
lowest asking price: $1
vacant lots: 4,186

Inventory updated October 3, 2026

Pennsylvania land bank markets

Pittsburgh Land Bank

2,877 listings from $100

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Philadelphia Land Bank

1,611 listings · priced on application

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Altoona Redevelopment Authority (PA)

74 listings from $1

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Johnstown Redevelopment Authority

73 listings · priced on application

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Tri-COG Land Bank

71 listings · priced on application

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Erie County Land Bank

11 listings · priced on application

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View all 4,717 on the map 467 under $10k

By price

Cheap land bank homes and lots in Pennsylvania

Of the 673 priced Pennsylvania 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: 122
$1,000–$4,999: 240
$5,000–$10,000: 105

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By county

Land for sale by county in Pennsylvania

Allegheny County (2,953)Philadelphia County (1,627)Cambria County (74)Altoona Redevelopment Authority County (74)Erie County (11)Westmoreland County (5)Montgomery County (4)Luzerne County (3)

By city

Land bank properties by city in Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh (2,874)Philadelphia (1,627)Johnstown (74)Homestead (33)Carnegie (9)

All 38 Pennsylvania land banks

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

How it works

Buying from a Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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.

Pittsburgh Land Bank

Buyer requirements

Property transfer applications on homes and development landSide-yard sales to adjacent owner-occupantsCommercial sales with a development plan

Who can buy

No unremediated code violations, tax delinquency, or delinquent water account on anything you own
No tax-foreclosure judgment in the past five years; foreclosed prior owners (and affiliates) are barred from their old property
Side yards require owner-occupancy of the contiguous home with at least 50% common boundary

What you'll need to apply

Property transfer application with a renovation plan
Proof of immediately available funds (cash, credit, or liquid assets)

After you buy

Renovation and occupancy permit within a negotiated period of up to 15 months, enforced by renovation mortgage, deed-in-escrow, or reverter
Side yards must be consolidated with the adjacent parcel

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

Philadelphia Land Bank

Buyer requirements

Purchase application with proposed use — pricing set during reviewSide/rear-yard sales favoring adjacent ownersAffordable-housing and development dispositions

Who can buy

Current on City of Philadelphia taxes
No conflicts of interest; compliance with the City's campaign-contribution rules

What you'll need to apply

Application file with a document checklist, submitted online or by mail
Proposed reuse of the parcel
Buyer covers document recording costs at closing

After you buy

Use restrictions follow the approved proposal

Expect 60–120 days for qualification review, then Land Bank board and City Council approvals (roughly two to six more months).

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

Altoona Redevelopment Authority (PA)

Buyer requirements

Properties appear in the land bank's published inventory; availability and offering process are confirmed by contacting the land bank directly

Who can buy

No published buyer eligibility rules — the land bank reviews each request; contact it for current requirements before applying

What you'll need to apply

Contact the land bank through its official site to ask about a specific property or open enrollment

After you buy

No published post-purchase obligations — terms are set in the sale documents for each property

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

Johnstown Redevelopment Authority

Buyer requirements

Land bank bid form with a commitment agreement

Who can buy

No published buyer eligibility rules — transfers are reviewed against neighborhood-revitalization goals

What you'll need to apply

Land bank bid form plus a signed commitment agreement

After you buy

The stated goal of every transfer is returning the property to productive, tax-paying status

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

Tri-COG Land Bank

Buyer requirements

Board-reviewed offers on renovation-required and lighter-rehab homesSide-lot programVacant lots

Who can buy

No tax-foreclosed property lost in the past seven years, and the original foreclosed owner is ineligible (no straw buyers)
No delinquent municipal, school, or county taxes or utility bills
No unremedied code violations, unpaid fines, or documented criminal activity at owned properties
No violated or abandoned prior Tri-COG agreements

What you'll need to apply

Application with proposed use and development plan
Proof of secured funds covering acquisition plus all renovation costs
Application fee; credit check at the land bank's discretion

After you buy

The agreement of sale sets required repairs and a completion timeline, with a final inspection
Some homes are reserved for owner-occupants for the first 90 days

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

Erie County Land Bank

Buyer requirements

Side-lot sales to adjacent ownersNeighborhood-lot sales to owners within 500 feetOwner-renovation sales under a developer's agreement after a 30-day application window

Who can buy

No delinquent taxes on any property you own
No open building, zoning, or maintenance code violations
No prior property lost to a municipal-lien judgment
Lot programs require adjacency or 500-foot proximity

What you'll need to apply

Program application with an intended use consistent with zoning
Renovation sales add a proposed price, renovation worksheet with cost estimates, timeline, occupancy statement, and proof of funding

After you buy

Side lots carry a five-year restriction on sale or subdivision
Neighborhood lots have a three-year compliance period with reconveyance for blight violations

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 Pennsylvania →

Pennsylvania land bank FAQ

How many land bank properties are for sale in Pennsylvania?

4,717 land bank properties are currently listed across the 6 Pennsylvania land banks we track, with asking prices from $1. Inventory changes monthly; this page refreshes from official sources nightly.

How do I buy a land bank property in Pennsylvania?

Each Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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.