The Detroit Land Bank Authority is dedicated to returning Detroit’s vacant and blighted properties to productive use.
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Voting for the DLBA Glow-Up: Home & Garden Competition has officially been EXTENDED through June 30th! Detroit residents who purchased a DLBA home or vacant lot now have more time to show off their hard work, creativity and neighborhood pride.
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June is National Homeownership Month, and we’re highlighting what that truly means in Detroit.
Through the work of the DLBA, thousands of Detroiters have taken steps toward ownership, stability, and long-term opportunity, reaching over 6,000 Detroiters who call this city home.
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Join us on June 8th for Talking with Tammy, featuring special guest and NAREB President Ashley Thomas of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, as we dive into insight, leadership, and the future of Black wealth in real estate.
Real conversation. Real impact.
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🚨 RFQQ Opportunity Alert! 🚨
The Detroit Land Bank Authority is seeking qualified firms to provide Mechanical Scope Development Services under RFQQ RR-03062026.
📲 Scan the QR code or visit bidnetdirect.com to register, access bid documents, and submit your response.
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Meet Alicia Jenkins — she purchased a house from the Land Bank and turned it into a home.
This is what revitalization looks like.
This is what legacy looks like.
You asked, we listened — voting has officially been extended through June 30th! Enter here bit.ly/DLBAGlowUp
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Please note that our offices will be closed for in-person assistance on Thursday, May 28 through Friday, May 29.
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Detroit transformation hits different. From boarded-up to beautiful — these before & afters tell the real story of neighborhood revitalization. 💙Would you like to share your Glow Up? Enter here for a chance to win a Home Depot Gift Card - bit.ly/DLBAGlowUp
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Due to an unexpected elevator outage, public access to our office is temporarily unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience and are actively working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
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The DLBA Glow Up is back! 🌱✨
Now’s your chance to show off and inspire the city. Submit your best before & after photos and share the story behind your project—how it’s impacted your life and your neighborhood.
📅 Deadline: May 31st at 11:59PM
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Heads up, Detroit 📍 Community Office Hours is moving this month.
Instead of our usual 4th Monday, join us on Friday, May 15 from 12PM–3PM in partnership with Council President Tate’s Satellite Hours at Motor City Java House.
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Doors are open 🏡
Join us today from 3-7pm and tour these Rehabbed & Ready homes available now in Detroit:
📍14191 Rochelle
📍2463 Townsend
📍3408 Townsend
📍3426 Townsend
Open House Hours:
🕛 Sundays | 12PM–4PM
🌆 Wednesdays | 3PM–7PM
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Now accepting qualifications for Property Appraisal Services (RFQQ-RR-02092026B).
🗓 Virtual Prebid Meeting: April 30 at 10AM
❓ Question Deadline: May 1 at 1PM (via BidNet only)
📥 Bid Due: May 7 at 10AM
📡 Virtual Bid Opening: May 7 at 10AM
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What was once empty is now full of life 🌿
This Earth Day, we’re proud to highlight how Detroiters are turning lots into gardens, gathering spaces, and opportunities for growth.
Real change starts right here in our neighborhoods.
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We’re looking for qualified partners to support key work across Detroit.
📢 Two Requests for Qualifications are now open:
Deadlines are approaching—don’t wait.
✔️ Attend the virtual sessions
✔️ Submit questions through BidNet
✔️ Complete your submission on time
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Our new how-to videos are live 📲 on buildingdet.org
From getting started to staying on track, everything you need is right there.
Haven’t signed up for updates yet? Tap in. Our email list keeps you first in line for new opportunities, resources, and everything DLBA.
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Big opportunity, Detroit 📣
The DLBA is seeking partners for our Community Engagement and Vacant Land Activation Strategy Consulting RFQQ.
🗓 Virtual Pre-Bid Meeting: April 14 at 2PM
❓ Questions Due: April 15 at 1PM
📥 Proposals Due: April 24
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We’re making it easy to connect.
Join us for Community Office Hours every 4th Monday of the month to get answers about:
✔️ Compliance
✔️ Purchasing
✔️ Property concerns
Bring your questions and let’s work through them together.
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Connect with the Detroit Land Bank Authority at Community Office Hours! 🏡✨
Join us March 23 at Pages Bookshop to learn about property status, programs, and upcoming events — plus meet the team. A Compliance Representative will also be on site to answer questions.
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Thank you to READ Detroit for hosting an inspiring Women in Development conversation during Women's History Month.
Our CEO Tammy Daniels joined fellow leaders shaping housing and development across Metro Detroit to discuss leadership, lessons from the field, and the work ahead.
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New week, new progress.
Nothing motivates us more than seeing a Detroit home get the second chance it deserves.
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