Land Bank Mission Statement
The Rochester Land Bank Corporation will return underutilized property to productive use, preserve and create quality housing, enhance the quality of life within neighborhoods, and encourage economic opportunities.
Coronavirus Response Update: The Rochester Land Bank Corporation will hold its monthly Board Meeting at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 18, 2021. Due to the COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, the meeting will be conducted online and made available to the public via teleconference.
To listen in on the meeting use this information: Dial-in:1-646-558-8656 (New York); Meeting ID: 996 4298 8359; Passcode: 416518
About the Land Bank
The purpose of the land bank is to acquire, hold and dispose of real property that is vacant, abandoned or underutilized for purposes of returning those properties to productive use. This goal will be met through judicious use of land bank powers enumerated in Section 1600 of the NY Not-for-profit Corporation Law (known as the “Land Bank Act”) to specifically facilitate, manage, and implement City of Rochester designated community development projects or redevelopment plans.
The focus of the land bank is systematic treatment of vacant property consistent with the development strategies and policies created by City government and community members. The land bank will acquire and dispose of real property when a disposition strategy has been identified within the context of City designated community development projects or redevelopment plans. The disposition strategy may include holding the property in the land bank for a period of time, demolition, sale to a developer or other strategies.
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Rochester Land Bank Corporation Board Membership
There are seven members of the Board of Directors, five ex officio members, and two appointed members to serve three year terms. Click here for a list of members
Public Meeting Schedule, Agenda and Minutes
Meetings are held at 3PM in City Hall, 30 Church St, Room 223B, Rochester, New York, 14614. Click here for schedules, Agendas and Minutes
Committees
Standing committees include Acquisition, Audit, Finance, and Governance. Click here for committee information.
Reports
Available reports include Audit, Budget and Financial Plan, Annual Reports, Audited financial statements, Current Inventory and Disposition Log. Click Here to access reports.
Land Bank Policies
Click Here to see a list of policies governing the operation of the Rochester Land Bank Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Click Here to See Land Bank Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Gallery
Click Here for a Gallery of Projects completed by Land Bank Partners