Detroit Land Bank Authority

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Detroit land bank reforms target buyer access and held properties

Subject of the reforms.

On Nov. 9, Mayor Mary Sheffield ordered the release of city holds on 16,000 Detroit Land Bank Authority properties and announced a five-point plan to make buying and fixing them easier. The plan adds buyer vetting, free tours of distressed homes, $3 million in grants and a public map covering 56,000 parcels.

Updated Yesterday

Detroit City Council weighs emergency demolition of vacant Dakota house

Built World

As of August 2026: Owner of the property at 118 W Dakota

A vacant house on Detroit's west side has sat empty long enough that the city wants it gone. Detroit's procurement office filed an emergency demolition contract with the City Council on July 27, asking approval to pay DMC Consultants Inc. $28,350 to tear down the structure at 118 W Dakota.

Updated Aug 26