Oakland County
Rochester Land Bank
Vacant lots, side lots, auctions and rehab programs for Rochester, Michigan, with official links and the latest local news.
Land Bank in Rochester
Land bank programs for Rochester
Oakland County Treasurer land sales: https://www.oakgov.com/government/treasurer
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
Oakland County Treasurer. Foreclosed parcels not taken by a land bank are sold at the county auction, usually in late summer and fall.
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- Rochester City Hall Clerk, council meetings, records and the official website
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- Rochester Land Bank Vacant lots, side lots, auctions and rehab programs
- Rochester Property Taxes Treasurer, assessing, exemptions and delinquent taxes
- Rochester Water & Sewer Water bills, shutoffs, assistance and sewer backups
- Rochester Trash & Recycling Pickup days, bulk items and illegal dumping
- Rochester Police & Fire Non-emergency lines, reports, records and fire inspections
- Rochester Code Enforcement Blight tickets, rental registration and how to report
Rochester in the news
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Rochester land bank FAQ
3 questions
Does Rochester have a land bank?
Rochester properties are handled through the Oakland County Treasurer land sales and the Michigan Land Bank Authority. Rochester itself may hold a few city-owned parcels; ask the clerk.
Can I buy a vacant lot next to my house in Rochester?
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 Rochester government page?
No. Rebuild Detroit is an independent guide. Official links on this page open the responsible office; confirm hours and fees with them.