Wayne County
Dearborn Land Bank
Vacant lots, side lots, auctions and rehab programs for Dearborn, Michigan, with official links and the latest local news.
Land Bank in Dearborn
Land bank programs for Dearborn
Wayne County Land Bank: https://www.waynecountylandbank.org/
Michigan Land Bank Authority: michigan.gov/landbank. State-owned parcels across Michigan.
How land bank purchases work
- Tax-foreclosed property goes to the county treasurer, then often to a land bank instead of the auction.
- Side lots: owner-occupants next door usually get first right at a low fixed price.
- Structures normally come with a rehab deadline and compliance checks.
- Title is usually quit claim. Get a title search before you build.
County tax auction
Wayne County Treasurer (delinquent taxes, auctions). Foreclosed parcels not taken by a land bank are sold at the county auction, usually in late summer and fall.
More Dearborn departments
- Dearborn City Hall Clerk, council meetings, records and the official website
- Dearborn Building Permits Permits, inspections and what work needs one
- Dearborn Land Bank Vacant lots, side lots, auctions and rehab programs
- Dearborn Property Taxes Treasurer, assessing, exemptions and delinquent taxes
- Dearborn Water & Sewer Water bills, shutoffs, assistance and sewer backups
- Dearborn Trash & Recycling Pickup days, bulk items and illegal dumping
- Dearborn Police & Fire Non-emergency lines, reports, records and fire inspections
- Dearborn Code Enforcement Blight tickets, rental registration and how to report
Dearborn in the news
Rebuild Detroit coverage that mentions Dearborn.
Pros for the work in Dearborn
Verified pros first, then the rest, all local.
Land Bank near Dearborn
Dearborn land bank FAQ
3 questions
Does Dearborn have a land bank?
Dearborn properties are handled through the Wayne County Land Bank and the Michigan Land Bank Authority. Dearborn itself may hold a few city-owned parcels; ask the clerk.
Can I buy a vacant lot next to my house in Dearborn?
Usually yes through a side lot program when the lot is land bank or city owned. Owner-occupants next door get priority and a low fixed price.
Is this an official Dearborn government page?
No. Rebuild Detroit is an independent guide. Official links on this page open the responsible office; confirm hours and fees with them.