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Cook County Land Bank Authority Congratulates Executive Director on New Role as CEO of Chicago Architecture Center

October 12, 2022

About CCLBA

The Cook County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA) works to reduce and return vacant land and abandoned buildings back into reliable and sustainable community assets.

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Our Impact

$ 143 +

Million Dollars in Community Wealth

3,084

Properties Acquired since 2014

1,047

Vacant Properties Back Into Productive Use

653

Community Developers working & engaged with the CCLBA

> 85 %

of Properties Rehabbed Occupied for Homeownership

Apply and Buy Today

The CCLBA has properties & parcels that fit a variety of needs, and our inventory changes daily! Select your category below and follow the application process, or go directly to our Interactive Property Viewer to get started.

Homebuyer

"I'm purchasing a property for myself"

Residential Developer

"I'm planning to build or rehab a home"

Business Owner

"I'm looking for a commercial property"

Programs

CCLBA offers programs to enable Cook County residents to purchase and redevelop vacant homes at below-market rates.

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Resources

Here you’ll find useful links to CCLBA’s reports, donating property to the CCLBA, bid documents, and policies and procedures.

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Work with Us

CCLBA partners with individuals, community organizations, nonprofits, for-profit firms, municipal governments, and others to achieve our mission of empowering Cook County’s communities.

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