67 Detroiters Receive Deeds Through Land Bank Buy Back Program

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Detroit residents who completed the Detroit Land Bank Authority’s Buy Back Program are recognized during the 10th annual ceremony celebrating 67 Detroiters who received deeds to their homes. Photo credit Detroit Land Bank Authority

The Detroit Land Bank Authority, joined by Mayor Mary Sheffield, celebrated 67 Detroit residents who successfully completed the Buy Back program and received deeds to homes previously lost to tax foreclosure or deed fraud.

The 10th annual celebration recognized participants who completed requirements that included addressing property taxes, financial literacy counseling and homeownership workshops. City officials said the program is designed to provide families with greater housing stability, an opportunity to build generational wealth and a path to remain rooted in their neighborhoods.

A Detroit resident celebrates receiving her deed after successfully completing the Detroit Land Bank Authority’s Buy Back Program, which helps eligible residents reclaim ownership of homes connected to them. Photo Credit: Courtesy of the City of Detroit Land Bank Authority

Since its launch, the Buy Back program has helped more than 1,400 residents claim ownership of their homes. The Detroit Land Bank Authority also provides tax workshops, counseling, financial literacy programming and ongoing support intended to promote sustainable homeownership.

Source: City of Detroit Mayor’s Update, September 28, 2026. More information is available at buildingdetroit.org.