Cook County Land Bank Authority
The CCLBA acquires and returns vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties to productive use. Reclaiming Chicago Initiative (launched Aug 2025) is the Land Bank's flagship effort converting South Side lots to new affordable homes. Businesses can also purchase commercial and industrial properties from CCLBA's inventory.
Check an Address — Free Snapshot
See whether a specific Chicago address sits inside the area that unlocks Cook County Land Bank Authority, alongside every other incentive that touches that parcel.
Prospective and existing business owners seeking commercial or industrial space, plus developers participating in Reclaiming Chicago. Standard pre-qualification + offer application process.
Cook County Land Bank Authority is administered at the county level. Depending on the program, eligibility may depend on the specific location, property type, or business activity rather than a single drawn boundary.
Boundaries are precise and change over time, so exact eligibility always depends on the specific address. The fastest way to know is to run a free snapshot for the parcel you have in mind.
Typical range · Below-market property acquisition + Reclaiming Chicago pipeline
- +Access to below-market commercial and industrial properties
- +Vacant lots available for new construction (residential or commercial)
- +Properties cleared of back taxes and liens
- +Reclaiming Chicago Initiative pipeline for residential redevelopment
- 1Browse available properties at cookcountylandbank.org
- 2Complete pre-qualification application
- 3Submit offer application with development plans
- 4Awards announced after review
Call CCLBA at (312) 603-8015 or email Info@CookCountyLandBank.org
- Business plan or development proposal
- Proof of financing or financial capacity
- Timeline for property development
- Proof of identity and business registration
This page is a starting point, not eligibility, legal, or tax advice. Verify current requirements, deadlines, and boundaries with the administering agency before applying or spending money — program rules and funding change over time.
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- (312) 603-8015
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Last verified 2026-05-21
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