Vacant Lot Program

There are many City owned as well as privately owned vacant lots where you may be able to build your dream home or expand your existing home.

View Available City-Owned Lots

How to Acquire City-Owned Lots

Vacant lots in the City’s land bank can be purchased for:

  • building owner-occupied single-family homes;
  • expanding side yards;
  • community purposes.

To acquire a City owned residential lot, complete the appropriate vacant lot application:

For more details on the City’s Vacant Lot Program, refer to the Program Guidelines and Process Chart.

Guidelines for Side Lots

  • Applicant must own and occupy the adjacent lot.
  • To qualify, applicants must be in good standing with City departments, current on property taxes, and not in foreclosure.
  • The purchase price is $1.00.
  • Successful applicants will be required to consolidate the parcel on which their home sits with the vacant lot. The survey and consolidation process costs approximately $1,000 to $3,000. Recording the new plat and filing the deed will cost approximately $100.

Guidelines for New Construction

Guidelines for Community Uses

You can propose a community use for a City-owned vacant lot. These proposals will be reviewed by the Neighborhood Revitalization and Development Committee and need the support of the relevant neighborhood association. Leasing for use as a community garden is one such project, and you can find some tips on setting one up here.