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State housing staff outline land‑bank proposal to repurpose vacant school buildings for housing
Summary
Housing‑division witnesses described a legislative feasibility study recommending a nonprofit land bank with powers to clear titles, hold property, and act as fiscal agent to convert vacant or abandoned schools into affordable housing or other community uses.
Department of Housing staff told the committee they have prepared a feasibility study and a tactical plan to enable a nonprofit land bank to assist communities in repurposing vacant or abandoned properties including former school buildings.
Sean Gilpin, director in the housing division, and Jamie (housing division staff) said a land bank could clear liens and cloudy titles, hold property temporarily, help obtain…
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