If you are interested in purchasing a side-lot owned by the Land Bank, you must meet eligibility requirements:

• The Applicant should live and own a property adjacent to the Land Bank lot.
• The Applicant must not have issued code violations from the local building and zoning authority for their primary residence and other properties he or she owns in Jefferson County.
• The Applicant must be current on all real estate taxes and assessments for their primary residence and any rental properties and other real estate owned in Jefferson County.
• The Applicant must not be a prior owner of real property in Jefferson County that was transferred as a result of tax foreclosure proceedings.
• The Applicant must commit to maintaining the lot in accordance with all local building, housing, and zoning codes.

The Land Bank reserves the right to exclude certain properties from the Side Lot Program and/or restrict ownership rights:

• The lot must be one-quarter (1/4) acre or less in total area or Side Lot Program Pricing does not apply. The Land Bank will determine fair market value or agree to other pricing as approved by the Land Bank Board.
• Lots in areas determined to have existing or potential mineral deposits will be conveyed less any mineral and subsurface rights which will remain the property of the Land Bank.

In addition to the purchase price, a lot buyer is also responsible for paying for the preparation and recording of the deed. Once your Application is approved, the buyer is to submit a Cashier’s or Certified Check for the total amount made out to the Jefferson County Land Reutilization Corporation.