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       November 2022                                                       Volume 2, Issue 1

  In this Issue:

• Landbank Relaunch
• Board Member Updates
• Landbank Rehab Highlight
• Community Outreach
• Next Landbank Meeting - November Cancelled
• Did you know?

Landbank Relaunch

We are excited to announce the re-launch of the Louisville Landbank's sales programs! We appreciate your patience while we reviewed feedback on the recent racial equity review. If you have yet reviewed the new sales programs, they are available here. Properties are currently available for sale under the Save our Structures and Demo for Deed programs. Homeowners First property listing are coming soon!

Please visit the Interactive Property Viewer to view available properties and apply.

The first Landbank Educational Seminar was held virtually on Tuesday, October 25. Curriculum included background on the Louisville Landbank as well as "how-tos" related to funding and applying for Landbank properties. Participants asked questions and received  helpful information to navigate the Landbank process. This class is currently available to view on our website. 

Board Member Updates

A BIG thank you to William Schreck for his many years of service on the Louisville/Jefferson County Landbank Authority Board. Bill began volunteering on the board in 2013. During that time, he approved the sale of over 600 parcels and other notable resolutions like the Racial Equity Review, the Landbank's preferred developer pilot program, and TDDP (Tax Delinquency Diversion Program). Bill has and will continue to be a consistent presence with Louisville Metro. The Louisville Landbank wishes Bill the best of luck in his future endeavors.

Landbank Rehab Highlight

The Kentucky Poverty Initiative purchased 2303 W. Madison St. in the summer of 2019 through the Landbank's previously named Budget Rate sales program. The single-family residence is currently listed for sale to an owner-occupant. If you're wanting more information about this property, please contact Landbank staff. Visit the link below if you're interested in acquiring and renovating a Landbank property.

Community Outreach

The Office of Housing & Community Development and the Landbank Authority are continually seeking ways to keep the community informed about upcoming property sales, programs, services, etc. If you are a member of a group, church, or community organization that would like to have someone speak at a meeting, please reach out to the Office of Housing & Community Development at the contact information listed at the bottom of this newsletter.

Next Landbank Meeting - November Cancelled

Due to a lack of quorum, this month's Landbank Meeting previously scheduled for November 14 at 3:00 p.m. is cancelled. 

Did you know?

A Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) is required for changes to a building that are visible from the exterior (replacing windows, replacing siding, putting on an addition, adding a porch/deck, or enclosing a porch). The COA is distributed by the Office of Planning and Design Services. They can be contacted at (502) 574-6230 or here.

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Office of Housing & Community Development
444 S. 5th St., Suite 500
Louisville, KY 40202
502.574.4016
vapstat@louisvilleky.gov
www.louisvilleky.gov/vacant