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id: 40aebd5fce
section: housing
first_reported: 2026-11-09 16:44 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 17:46 EST
status: reported
outlets: 4
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# Detroit Land Bank Authority announces reforms to property sales

Mayor Mary Sheffield and the Detroit Land Bank Authority announced reforms Monday aimed at making it easier for residents to buy and rehabilitate vacant properties.

Section: [Housing & Homelessness](/detroit/section/housing.md) · Entities: [Mary Sheffield](/detroit/wiki/mary-sheffield.md), [Detroit Land Bank Authority](/detroit/wiki/detroit-land-bank-authority.md)

## Coverage

- [BridgeDetroit](https://www.bridgedetroit.com/sheffield-unveils-detroit-land-bank-reforms-to-tackle-resident-frustrations/), 2026-11-09 16:44 EST: Sheffield unveils Detroit land bank reforms to tackle resident frustrations
- [WDIV Local 4 (NBC)](https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2026/11/09/detroit-land-bank-announces-reforms-opens-16000-properties-for-potential-sale/), 2026-11-09 17:13 EST: Detroit Land Bank announces reforms, opens 16,000 properties for potential sale
- [WXYZ 7 Action News (ABC)](https://www.wxyz.com/news/voices/detroit-announces-major-land-bank-reforms-releases-7-500-properties-for-purchase-and-expands-housing-assistance), 2026-11-09 17:35 EST: Detroit Unveils Land Bank Reforms, Releases 7,500 Properties
- [FOX 2 Detroit](https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-utejhvbt6tmhd11e), 2026-11-09 17:46 EST: Detroit Land Bank making home ownership more attainable

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